lucky dip
Britishnoun
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a barrel or box filled with sawdust and small prizes for which children search
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informal an undertaking of uncertain outcome
Example Sentences
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One of Pop Mart's biggest selling points for collectors is the way their toys are packaged in what's known as blind boxes, which make the experience of getting one like a lucky dip.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2025
Because, our win was on the lucky dip, remember.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2019
Then he checked the lucky dip millionaire raffle.
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2019
“I still do a lucky dip if it’s a huge amount of money,” said Lady Elizabeth, who has also organized events for Tom Cruise and other celebrities seeking discretion.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2016
The lucky dip at a bazaar holds no more variegated procession of surprises than the mix up we call life brings to each and all.
From Men, Women and Guns by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)
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