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What does as a box of mean?

The phrase "as a box of" is an informal way of saying "like a box of" or "resembling a box of." It implies that something is similar to the contents of a box in some way, but it's not a grammatically correct phrase.

Here are some examples of how it might be used:

* "He's got a box of nerves." This means the person is very nervous and anxious.

* "She's as a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get." This implies someone is unpredictable or has a variety of personalities.

* "The house was a box of junk." This means the house was full of unwanted items.

However, it's important to note that using "as a box of" is considered informal and slangy. In formal writing or speech, it's better to use more precise and grammatically correct phrases like:

* "He's as nervous as a box of nerves."

* "She's like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get."

* "The house was full of junk."

Ultimately, the meaning of "as a box of" depends on the context and what is being compared to the contents of a box.

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