Meaning of tie a can to it | Babel Free
Definitions
To forget it; to put an end to it.
US, dated, imperative, slang
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.”
“You better tie a can to it, sis; it don't get over with me.”
“Damn the past. Let's tie a can to it.”
“Jean said disgustedly, “Tie a can to it, Webbard. Talk sense.””
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.