What does jack-in-a-box mean?
Jack-in-a-box means Alternative form of jack-in-the-box (“type of toy”)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of jack-in-the-box (“type of toy”)..
Use jack-in-a-box when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Jack-in-a-box means Alternative form of jack-in-the-box (“type of toy”)..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use jack-in-a-box where its definition matches the intended context.
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