get the can
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Despite Reed’s attempts to get the can of ammunition back, Kenney told him to ‘write it off,’ Reed told the detective.
From Los Angeles Times
Just to get the can of apple wood out of the ashes.
From Literature
“Trampita, you draw the circle. Torito, you get the can.”
From Literature
“But it’s about trying to get the can open.”
From New York Times
Then, with a chance to get the can't-finish monkey off his back, he three-putted and lost by one.
From Los Angeles Times
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