the Brooklyn Bridge
/ðə ˌbrʊklɪn ˈbrɪdʒ/
/ðə ˌbrʊklɪn ˈbrɪdʒ/
- the bridge over the East River in New York City that connects Manhattan with Brooklyn. It was opened in 1883 and has a length of 1 595 feet/486 metres. The expression selling the Brooklyn Bridge to somebody means tricking them in a deal.