Complete Definition of "mixed bag"

English

Etymology
From mixed + bag.

Noun
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  1. any bag containing a mixture of something

#:a mixed bag of nuts

  1. idiom 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.

See also
grab bag
goodie bag

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