Meaning of “Can It” Origin of Phrase with examples.

Can It

Meaning

Stop what you are doing or saying.

Example

You’re playing your music too loud – can it!

Origin

Short for cancel it. M

Alternative: Put it in a garbage can.

Alternative: Canning is the process of sealing food in jars to preserve it. To can something is to seal it up and put it away.

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