The difference between Pig in a poke and Puss in a bag

When used as nouns, pig in a poke means 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, whereas puss in a bag means a pig in a poke.


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  1. Pig in a poke as a noun (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.

  1. Puss in a bag as a noun (Jamaica):

    A pig in a poke.

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