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pick and mix

pick and mix is the alternative form of pick 'n' mix.

Meaning of pick 'n' mix

Noun

pick 'n' mix (countable and uncountable, plural pick 'n' mixes)

  1. A selection of different articles (such as sweets arranged in trays) that can be chosen in any combination and paid for by weight or number.

Questions about pick and mix

What is pick and mix the alternative form of?
Pick and mix is the alternative form of pick 'n' mix.

Words near pick and mix in the dictionary

  1. pick a fight
  2. pick a hole in someone's coat
  3. pick a lane
  4. pick a quarrel
  5. pick and choose
  6. pick and mix
  7. pick and pack
  8. pick and pass
  9. pick and place
  10. pick and pop
  11. pick and roll

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