How to Pronounce "in the can"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæn/, /kən
IN-thuh-KAN, in-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-kuhn
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæn
IN-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-KAN
Definition
This informal expression means that something, usually a film or project, is finished; it can also refer to something being recorded or saved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkæn/, /kən
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-thuh-KAN, in-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-kuhn
UK
IN-thuh-KAN, in-THEE-KAN, in-KAN
Listen in Context
The movie is finally in the can.
Our group project is in the can now.
After months of work, the album is in the can.
Let's celebrate—the documentary is finally in the can!