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Meaning of tie a can to it | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

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.

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