"for $500, Alex" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: From the US game show Jeopardy!, formerly hosted by Alex Trebek. Head templates: {{en-interj|head=for $500, Alex}} for $500, Alex
  1. (humorous, Canada, US) This is my guess. Wikipedia link: Alex Trebek Tags: Canada, US, humorous Categories (topical): Television
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          "text": "I'll take things that never happened for $500, Alex. (Meaning you are guessing the event the speaker is referencing never actually happened.)"
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