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Meaning of 'Pig in a poke'

What does the saying 'Pig in a poke' mean?

Idiom: Pig in a poke

Meaning:

If someone buys a pig in a poke, they buy something without checking the condition it was in, usually finding out later that it was defective.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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