mixed bag
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mixed bag

noun

Definition of MIXED BAG

1
: a miscellaneous collection : assortment
2
: one having both positive and negative qualities or aspects <his performance was a mixed bag>

Examples of MIXED BAG

  1. His performance was a mixed bag.
  2. <a mixed bag of professional astronomers and amateur enthusiasts attended the conference>

First Known Use of MIXED BAG

1926

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