The new movie was a mixed bag.
mixed bag
idiomSomething tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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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mixed blessing
Something that has both good and bad features.
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mixed herbs
A common mix of different dried herbs for general culinary use, containing some or all of basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, thyme, and parsley.
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mixed message
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.