By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.
Any bag containing a mixture of something.
a mixed bag of nuts.
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
Owning a car is a mixed bag. It is convenient, but also costly.
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Nearby phrases
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