Phrase info

pig in a poke

Speech parts

1. pig in a poke - Noun

2. pig in a poke - Phrase

Meaning

pig in a poke (plural pigs in a poke or pigs in pokes)

(idiomatic) Something whose true value is concealed or unknown and may be lower than expected by the buyer or claimed by the seller, especially something offered for sale.

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Examples

Kids are playing there and it is a quintessential pig in a poke. Source: Internet

"Using a southern expression, DUMAC is not in the business of 'buying a pig in a poke,'" Cox wrote. Source: Internet

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