[antipaul]

"This is like only half of Manhattan, one of 5 city boroughs" would be more accurate

Though to be fair, most people _do_ associate Manhattan with NYC

[rcme]

When you’re in Brooklyn, you still say “going in to the city” to mean Manhattan.

[abletonlive]

I live in Brooklyn and I just say I'm going to Manhattan if I am going to Manhattan.

[emeril]

having lived in queens for long time, I agree, I usually would say Manhattan though, tbh, I'd sometimes make fun of someone and just say "the big city" when they are reluctant to go into manhattan for whatever reason

[plondon514]

Born and raised in Manhattan. Live in Brooklyn. When I’m returning home I say I’m “going back to the city”. When I’m in Brooklyn going to Manhattan I say “going into the city”.

[humanizersequel]

Live in Brooklyn, can confirm. I don't like it, but this is how people talk about Manhattan.