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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.
Пример
I tried to judge how much paint is left in the can.
She jokingly told him he needed a swift kick in the can.
