tie a can to it
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Meaning · English
To forget it; to put an end to it.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
For ten years this phrase has proved the life of the agency business, and to tie a can to it today might terminate more seriously than could be imagined.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tie a can to it” mean?
To forget it; to put an end to it.
Is “tie a can to it” formal or informal?
tie a can to it is generally dated, slang.