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grab bag

/ˈgræb ˌbæg/ n [C]

Definition

any mixed collection of things, some of which may not be very attractive or useful: The musical was a grab bag of old, tired songs and a few gems.
(Definition of grab bag n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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