Meaning

5 senses
  1. A 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.

  2. A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.

  3. (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

  4. A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.

  5. A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.

Examples

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  1. Tom grabbed his bag.

    Том схопив свою сумку.

    ruТом схватил свою сумку.

    deTom schnappte sich seine Tasche.

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  2. Grab your bag and let's go.

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  3. Can you grab my bag, please?

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  4. Just grab your bag and follow me.

    ruВозьми свою сумку и следуй за мной.

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  5. I'll grab your bags.

    ruЯ возьму ваши сумки.

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Origin

Literal sense

Literal sense

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