mixed bag
nounUK /ˌmɪkst ˈbæɡ/
US /ˌmɪkst ˈbæɡ/
A mixed bag is a group of things that are all different from each other.
The box of toys was a mixed bag of cars, dolls, and blocks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation or experience that has both good and bad parts.
The school trip was a mixed bag—fun games but rainy weather.
3. A group of people or things of many different types.
The new class is a mixed bag of kids from many countries.
4. Something whose quality varies a lot.
The movie reviews were a mixed bag, with some loving it and others hating it.