German idioms
What does “Die Katze im Sack kaufen” mean?
Die Katze im Sack kaufen
Word for word
To buy the cat in the sack
What it really means
To close a deal without inspecting what you are getting. Used to warn someone before a blind purchase.
How we say it in English
To buy a pig in a poke
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