grab bag
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grab bag noun
- A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made.“Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table.”
- Any random assortment, selection or possibility.“With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment.”
- A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, intended for sharing.
- A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency
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