What does the idiom “Jump the Shark” mean?
Definition:
To pass peak quality and begin to decline. Often used to describe television programs or movie series.
For example:
“Many people believe that the “Seinfeld” television series jumped the shark after its fifth season, but it hung on for several more.”
Notes:
This idiom is quite new, and it’s beginning to be used outside the contexts of film and television.
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