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pigs in pokes

pigs in pokes is the plural of pig in a poke.

Meaning of pig in a poke

Noun

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

  1. (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.

Questions about pigs in pokes

What is pigs in pokes the plural of?
Pigs in pokes is the plural of pig in a poke.

Words near pigs in pokes in the dictionary

  1. pigs can fly
  2. pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered
  3. pigs in a blanket
  4. pigs in a poke
  5. pigs in blankets
  6. pigs in pokes
  7. pigs in the parlour
  8. pigs it
  9. pigs may fly
  10. pigs might fly
  11. pigs off

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