grab bag

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.

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