pig in a poke

English - Turkish

Definition of pig in a poke in English Turkish dictionary

koru domuz

English - English

Definition of pig in a poke in English English dictionary

Something whose true value is concealed or unknown, especially something offered for sale

something that is offered in such a way that its true value is hidden (particularly its lack of value)

Turkish pronunciation

pîg în ı pōk

Synonyms

blind bargain, blind date, grab bag, green cheese, leap of faith, random shot, shot in the dark, sight-unseen transaction, uncertainty

Pronunciation

/ˈpəg ən ə ˈpōk/ /ˈpɪɡ ɪn ə ˈpoʊk/

Etymology

() Reportedly from the practice of substituting a butchered cat, etc. for a suckling pig when sold in a sack at a market.