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A mixed bag Meaning in English

expression

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪkst/ /ˈbæɡ
uh MIXT BAG
æɪ/ /mˈɪkst/ /bˈæɡ
uh MIXT BAG

释义

A phrase used to describe a group or collection with both good and bad qualities, or with various different things.

用法与细微差别

Informal expression. Commonly used to describe experiences, people, results, or collections that are inconsistent or varied. Usually suggests both positive and negative aspects. Can refer to events, performances, or opinions.

例句

The show was a mixed bag; some parts were funny, others were boring.

basic

Our holiday was a mixed bag because the weather changed a lot.

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The team's performance was a mixed bag this season.

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My experiences at that restaurant have always been a mixed bag—sometimes amazing, sometimes disappointing.

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Reviews of the new movie are a mixed bag—critics can't seem to agree.

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Life after college can be a mixed bag—some things get better, others are more challenging.

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