Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-can
idiom
/ˈɪn ðə kæn/
Definition
A term used to describe something that has been completed or is ready for use, particularly in the context of film or audio production.
Examples
- The movie is finally in-the-can after months of filming.
- Once we finish editing the documentary, it will be in-the-can and ready for the film festival.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that a project, such as a movie, is fully finished, edited, and stored, implying it is ready for distribution or release.
Synonyms
- completed
- finished
- wrapped up
