Английский словарь американских идиом - grab bag

{n.} 1. A bag from which surprise packages are chosen; a bag in which there are many unknown things. * /The woman paid a quarter for a chance at the grab bag./ * /The children brought packages to be sold from the grab bag at the school carnival./ 2. A group of many different things from which to choose; a variety. * /The TV program was a grab bag for young and old alike./