mixed bag
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new movie was a mixed bag.”
“The vacation was a mixed bag because the hotel was beautiful but the weather was terrible.”
“The results of the economic reform were a mixed bag, offering significant growth for some industries while leaving others in a state of decline.”
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bag of bones
A skinny, malnourished person or animal.
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bag of tricks
A set of skills, techniques, items of information, or other resources used to help achieve professional or personal goals.
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brown bag
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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give someone the bag
To disappoint (someone).
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let the cat out of the bag
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
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mix apples and oranges
To mix or confuse two completely different objects or ideas.
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mix it up
To compete vigorously, to quarrel, or to fight physically.
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mix up
To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
Last updated August 10, 2026