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Meaning of 'In the can'

What does the saying 'In the can' mean?

Idiom: In the can

Meaning:

If someone is in the can, they are in prison.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Police & Crime | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

Meaning:

If a movie is in the can, filming has been completed.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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