pig in a poke

idiomatic

(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.

Japanese Meaning

内面の価値が隠されていて、実際の価値が期待より低い可能性があるもの。 / 見かけだけでは真の価値がわからない商品や取引を指す表現。

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Buying that used car without a thorough inspection felt like purchasing a pig in a poke.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

しっかり点検せずにその中古車を買うのは、中身が分からないまま品物を買うようなものだった。

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(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.

pigs in a poke

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pigs in pokes

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