Garbage in garbage out kind of thing?

[Zishuli]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #355 "English Slang Idioms (76)", question 3

"I am sorry your speakers aren't working. I know the company that makes them uses really cheap, substandard parts to fabricate something that looks like a speaker. It is kind of a garbage in, ......... out kind of thing," Jed told Sarah.

(a) genuine
(b) good
(c) garbage
(d) quality

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #355 "English Slang Idioms (76)", answer 3

"I am sorry your speakers aren't working. I know the company that makes them uses really cheap, substandard parts to fabricate something that looks like a speaker. It is kind of a garbage in, garbage out kind of thing," Jed told Sarah.

Correct answer: (c) garbage

Your answer was: correct
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Hi,

There are two " kind of" in the clause " It is kind of a garbage in, garbage out kind of thing". I wonder is it an acceptable structure ?

[Mister Micawber]

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Only in casual conversation, which is what this text represents.
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