MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕ answers “English is not my mother tongue. So, I am...”

Vesa Ollilainen asked this question about The Brass Verdict (The Lincoln Lawyer, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #19):

English is not my mother tongue. So, I am wondering what is the meaning of brass in the headline. I know well that brass is a metal alloy composed of copper and zinc, but has it some other meaning, too?

MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕ It's a reference to bullets. In the states, bullets are referred to as brass.…moreIt's a reference to bullets. In the states, bullets are referred to as brass.(less)

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Jack Heath MJ has a good answer. What it directly relates to are the bullet shells or casings left at the scene of a crime. You know the bright and brassy colour ...more
Nov 10, 2021 10:09AM · flag

Vesa Ollilainen Thank you for your answer
Nov 29, 2021 09:37AM · flag

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