Meaning of and I claim my five pounds | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to intensify a statement of someone's identity, particularly to make a humorous comparison between two unrelated people or entities.

UK, humorous

Examples

“"You are John Rigor Mortis Doe and I claim my five pounds!"”

“'You are the one... known as the Doctor...' said the vagrant, tottering towards him. 'And I claim my five pounds,' Felicia heard Percy say bitterly.”

“'You are Mr Joscelyne,' they heard her joke, waggling her ring finger under his nose, 'and I claim my five pounds.'”

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