can it

can it

(imperative) Stop talking or making noise; be quiet; shut up. Would you can it already? I'm sick of hearing you complain. The professor told the class to can it before he began his lecture.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Can it!

Shut up! I've heard enough of your arguing. Can it! That's enough complaining from you! Can it!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

Can it!

exclam. Shut up! That’s enough out of you! Can it!
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Can it!
  • hush (one's) mouth
  • Hush your mouth!
  • go over (one's) head
  • go over someone's head
  • grumble
  • grumble about
  • grumble about (someone or something)
  • groan
  • groan about (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
Even if you don't have your own garden, you'll enjoy safer, better-tasting food if you buy in bulk from a local producer and can it yourself.
Putting food by the old-fashioned way: we looked to our readers to find out why home canning is experiencing a modern revival. Their answer: Canning produces flavorful, high-quality food that saves money, builds self-reliance and creates lifelong memories
But marketing manager Angus Lawrie, 27, said: "By the time you get to the bottom of the can it would be warm."
Mine's a large one, barman