for $500, Alex

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the US game show Jeopardy!, formerly hosted by Alex Trebek.

Interjection[edit]

for $500, Alex

  1. (humorous, Canada, US) This is my guess.
    I'll take things that never happened for $500, Alex. (Meaning you are guessing the event you're referencing never actually happened.)

Usage notes[edit]

  • Also used with various other dollar amounts, such as $200 or $500.
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