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in the can
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(of a movie or video) completed and ready to be released
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "in the can" and when to use it?
The idiom "in the can" has its origins in the early days of film-making, when movies were recorded on actual film reels. After a scene was successfully filmed, the film reel containing the footage was placed in a can or film canister for storage and later processing. Over time, the phrase has been adapted to indicate that a task or project is finished or that something is completed and ready for use.
Example
With all the paperwork signed and the details finalized, the project is now officially in the can.
After months of recording and mixing, the band's new album is finally in the can and ready for release.
The movie's principal photography wrapped up, and the director was relieved to announce that the film was in the can.
