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jack-in-the-box
/dʒˈækɪnðəbˈɑːks/
/dʒˈakɪnðəbˈɒks/
jacks-in-the-boxJack-in-the-box
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doosje-met-een-verrassing, jack-in-the-box
a classic toy that features a surprise element, with a figure, often a clown or puppet, hidden inside a box, and when the crank is turned, the figure pops up with a "jack-in-the-box" sound, providing delight and surprise for children
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The children laughed in surprise when the jack-in-the-box popped open.
De kinderen lachten verrast toen de doosje-met-een-verrassing plotseling open sprong.
I found an old jack-in-the-box at the flea market and decided to buy it.
Ik vond een oude doosje-met-een-verrassing op de vlooienmarkt en besloot het te kopen.
