ˈgrab ˌbag noun American English1. [countable] a container filled with small presents that you put your hand in to pick one out
Synonym : lucky dip British English2. [singular] a mixture of different things or styles
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The treaty covers a grab bag of issues.3. [singular] informal a situation in which things are decided by chance
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
grab bag n. 1. A bag from which surprise packages are chosen; a bag in which there are many unknown things.
The woman paid a quarter for a chance at the grab bag.
The children brought packages to be sold from the grab bag at the school carnival. 2. A group of many different things from which to choose; a variety.
The TV program was a grab bag for young and old alike. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲