mixed bag
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mixed bag noun
- Any bag containing a mixture of something.“a mixed bag of nuts”
- By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.“The people I met at the support group were a mixed bag: some were grouchy pessimists, and others were cheery do-gooders.”
- Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.“Owning a car is a mixed bag. It is convenient, but also costly.”
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