get the can

1. see under get the ax.

Example Sentences

Despite Reed’s attempts to get the can of ammunition back, Kenney told him to ‘write it off,’ Reed told the detective.

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Just to get the can of apple wood out of the ashes.

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“Trampita, you draw the circle. Torito, you get the can.”

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“But it’s about trying to get the can open.”

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Then, with a chance to get the can't-finish monkey off his back, he three-putted and lost by one.

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