2can 
/ˈkæn/ noun
plural cans /ˈkæn/ noun [count] 1 a : a closed metal container that is usually shaped like a cylinder and that holds food or drink
▪ Open a can [=(Brit) tin] of beans. ▪ a can of tomatoes ▪ a soda/beer can
b : the food or drink that is in a can
▪ He ate the whole can of beans. 2 a : a metal or plastic container that has a removable top and that is used for holding liquid, trash, etc.
▪ a can of oil = an oil can ▪ a garbage can ▪ a trash can
b : spray can
▪ a can of deodorant
▪ Open a can [=(Brit) tin] of beans. ▪ a can of tomatoes ▪ a soda/beer can
b : the food or drink that is in a can
▪ He ate the whole can of beans.
▪ a can of oil = an oil can ▪ a garbage can ▪ a trash can
b : spray can
▪ a can of deodorant
can of worms
: a complicated situation in which doing something to correct a problem leads to many more problems
▪ We thought the project would be simple, but it turned out to be a real can of worms. ▪ Our boss is reluctant to change the policy now because she doesn't want to open a can of worms.
▪ We thought the project would be simple, but it turned out to be a real can of worms. ▪ Our boss is reluctant to change the policy now because she doesn't want to open a can of worms.
carry the can
Brit, informal : to accept blame or responsibility for something that you did not cause
▪ He made the error, but she was left to carry the can. ▪ Taxpayers will carry the can for the renovations.
▪ He made the error, but she was left to carry the can. ▪ Taxpayers will carry the can for the renovations.
in the can
of a film, recording, etc. : completed and ready to be released
▪ a movie that is in the can
▪ a movie that is in the can
the can
US, informal 1 : the part of the body that you sit on : buttocks
▪ If you ask me, what he needs is a good kick in the can. 2 a : a room with a toilet : bathroom
▪ He locked himself in the can and wouldn't come out.
b : toilet
▪ sitting on the can 3 : a prison or jail
▪ The cops threw him in the can.
▪ If you ask me, what he needs is a good kick in the can.
▪ He locked himself in the can and wouldn't come out.
b : toilet
▪ sitting on the can
▪ The cops threw him in the can.
— can·ful /ˈkænˌfʊl/ noun, plural can·fuls
▪ a canful of beans
/ˈkænˌfʊl/ noun, plural can·fuls ▪ a canful of beans
