jack-in-the-box
/dʒˈakɪnðəbˈɒks/
jacks-in-the-boxJack-in-the-box
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jack-in-the-box, överraskningsask
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
Exempel
He gave the jack-in-the-box a twist and waited for the surprise to happen.
Han gav jack-in-the-boxen en vridning och väntade på att överraskningen skulle hända.
