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leave holding the bag

[leave holding the bag] or [leave holding the sack] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To cause (someone) not to have something needed; leave without anything, * /In the rush for seats, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

brown paper bag

[brown paper bag] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} An unmarked police car. * /The beaver got a Christmas card because she didn't notice the brown paper bag at her […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grab bag

[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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

grab off

[grab off] {v.}, {informal} To take quickly; take or grab before anybody else can; choose for yourself. * /The people who got to the show first grabbed off the best […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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all up

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pitchfork

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