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Be in the can

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Entertainment Industry

Understand that this term is often used in film and music contexts, referring to production completion.

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The director shouted 'It's a wrap,' so we knew the film was in the can.
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Not Yet Public

Remember that just because something is 'in the can' doesn't mean you can access it yet.

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I can't wait to see that show, but it's still in the can.
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