Used when referring to carrying items or shopping supplies.
Literal Meaning
A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.
Actual Meaning
Paper or plastic container
Examples in Context
I’ve got a bag that I can use for the picnic this weekend.
Don’t forget to bring a bag for your groceries when you go shopping!
Could you grab me a bag from the grocery store?
Helpful Tips
1You might hear this phrase frequently in the context of shopping or carrying items, especially when people are discussing grocery runs or transportation.
2When someone asks for a 'bag,' they are usually talking about something to carry items in, rather than a specific brand or type of bag.
3In the Midwest, 'bag' often refers not just to any sack but specifically to store bags like those made of paper or plastic.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
container
sack
pouch
receptacle
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