'Merica
/ˈmerəkə
/ /ˈmərəkə /(also 'Murica)
noun US humorous
America (used especially to emphasize qualities regarded as stereotypically American, such as materialism or fervent patriotism): over here in 'Merica we do what we want in 'Murica, convenience rules...
- It is sadly just the way it is in good ol 'Merica.
- If you love 'Merica you should buy everything on credit card!
- Yes, we are gluttons - it's 'Merica dammit!
Origin
Mid 19th century: representing a regional or nonstandard pronunciation of America.
- take the King's shilling
- take the law into one's own hands
- take the liberty
- take the long view
- take the mound
- take the (or one's etc.) secret to the grave
- take the part of
- take the piss (out of someone/thing)
- take the place of
- take the plunge
- take the rap
- take the rough with the smooth
- take the salute
- take the shine off
- take the starch out of
- take the trouble
- take the veil
- take the wind out of someone's sails
- take the words out of someone's mouth
- take thought
- take time by the forelock
- take to
- take to one's bed
- take to one's heels
- take to something like a duck to water