grab bag
A gift, purchase, etcA gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.
» Tom grabbed his bag.
Tom schnappte sich seine Tasche.
Том схватил свою сумку.
Том схопив свою сумку.
Meaning
5 sensesA gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.
Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table.
A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.
(figuratively)Any random assortment, selection or possibility.
With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment.
an assortment of miscellaneous items
A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.
A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.
Examples
26 sentencesTom grabbed his bag.
Том схопив свою сумку.
ruТом схватил свою сумку.
deTom schnappte sich seine Tasche.
Grab your bag and let's go.
Can you grab my bag, please?
Just grab your bag and follow me.
ruВозьми свою сумку и следуй за мной.
I'll grab your bags.
ruЯ возьму ваши сумки.
Origin
Literal senseLiteral sense
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