In the can Meaning in English

expression

US

IN-thuh-KAN, in-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-kuhn

UK

IN-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-KAN

Definição

This informal expression means that something, usually a film or project, is finished; it can also refer to something being recorded or saved.

Uso & Nuances

'In the can' is especially used in film and media for completed movies or recordings. It's informal—use in casual conversation, not in formal writing. Sometimes can also literally mean 'in a container', but that's rare. Not to be confused with 'in the can' meaning 'in the restroom' (rare, slang).

• Spanish: terminado - enlatado (cine)
• Portuguese (BR): finalizado - pronto (filme)
• Portuguese (PT): terminado - pronto (filme)
• Chinese (Simplified): 完成 - 拍完（电影）
• Chinese (Traditional): 完成 - 拍完（電影）
• Hindi: पूरा हुआ - बनकर तैयार (फ़िल्म)
• Arabic: منتهي - جاهز (فيلم)
• Bengali: শেষ - সম্পন্ন
• Russian: завершён - готов
• Japanese: 完成した - 仕上がった
• Vietnamese: đã hoàn thành - đã xong
• Korean: 완성된 - 끝난
• Turkish: tamamlandı - bitmiş
• Urdu: مکمل - تیار
• Indonesian: selesai - sudah rampung

Frases de Exemplo

The movie is finally in the can.

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Our group project is in the can now.

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After months of work, the album is in the can.

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Let's celebrate—the documentary is finally in the can!

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Don't worry, your interview is already in the can.

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Once the scenes are in the can, the team starts editing.

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