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This tag is for questions about expressions. Expressions are words or phrases used to convey an idea, or else a particular term used conventionally to express something. Consider phrase-requests and expression-requests if you are looking for an expression, phrase-meaning if you are unsure about the usage of a given phrase.

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What is the meaning of the expression "Get all you can, can all you get, sit on the can"?

"Get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can" is indeed is a reference to greed. "Get all you can": acquire everything that you are able to in anyway you can get it. "Can all you get": kee …
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