Jump the shark

verb

Definitions

1.verb(of a television program or other narrative) To undergo a storyline development which heralds a fundamental and generally disappointing change in direction.

2.verb(by extension) To experience a decline in quality, appeal, popularity, etc.

Synonyms

break bad go off the boil lose the plot break go to the dogs hit the rocks turn on its head take a dive tailspin start a fresh hare pour down the drain turn around

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