What does "bag" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with bag, also see brown bagger; grab bag; in the bag; leave holding the bag; let the cat out of the bag; mixed bag.

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bag and baggage

Informal
  1. with all one's possessions
  2. completely; entirely

be left holding the bag

Informal to be left to suffer the bad consequences or the blame

in the bag

  1. ☆ Slang having its success assured; certain
  2. ☆ Slang drunk; intoxicated

See bag in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

bag and baggage

  1. With all one's belongings.
  2. To a complete degree; entirely.

bag it

    Slang
  1. To cease discussion of an issue: Finally in disgust I told my debating opponent to bag it.
  2. To bring along one's lunch, as in a paper bag: I don't like cafeteria food, so I always bag it.

in the bag

Assured of a successful outcome; virtually accomplished or won.

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