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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