Entity: NINE-AND-A-HALF-WEEK
Nine-and-a-half-week is a term that combines the concept of a 'nine' and 'a half' to emphasize extreme favorability or unfavorability. It can refer to a period of time, distance, or any unit of measurement with added intensity.
NINE-AND-A-HALF-WEEK
Etymology
The term 'nine-and-a-half-week' combines the numerical value 'nine' with the expression 'a half' to emphasize extreme favorability or unfavorability.
Definition
Nine-and-a-half-week is an expression used to emphasize extreme favorability or unfavorability in relation to a period of time, distance, or any unit of measurement.
Historical Context
The term gained popularity through the book 'Nine and a Half Weeks: A Memoir' by Elizabeth McNeill, which details a sexually intense relationship between an art gallery owner and a Wall Street broker.
Cultural Significance
'Nine and a Half Weeks' has become synonymous with intense, passionate, and sometimes controversial relationships, often associated with themes of dominance and submission.
Related Concepts
- Time and a half: Payment for work at one and a half times the regular wage rate.
- A problem and a half: An expression emphasizing the extreme nature of a problem.
See Also
An expression used to emphasize extreme favorability or unfavorability in relation to a period of time, distance, or any unit of measurement.