jump the shark
| Main Entry: | jump the shark |
| Part of Speech: | n phr |
| Definition: | the point at which a popular television show has gone past its peak and has resorted to stunt programming, after which it is eventually is canceled |
| Example: | When did Frasier jump the shark? |
| Etymology: | refers to episode on Happy Days after which this occurred |
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Jump the shark
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