Meaning of the word "a pig in a poke" in English

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a pig in a poke

US /ə pɪɡ ɪn ə poʊk/
UK /ə pɪɡ ɪn ə poʊk/
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Idiom

1.

something that is bought or accepted without first being seen or examined

Example:
Buying a used car without a test drive is like buying a pig in a poke.
I'm not going to sign this contract without reading it first; I don't want to buy a pig in a poke.
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