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can of corn

[kan uhv kawrn] / ˈkæn əv ˈkɔrn /
NOUN
pop fly
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Judge had his moment later, launching a three-run smash in the third — it was no can of corn, sailing to deep right.

From Washington Times

But, then, this can of corn: How did it even get here?

From Seattle Times

“It worked out better than being elected, actually … So very much can get done if you just put some work in on something, even if it’s just to take a can of corn down to the food bank.”

From The Guardian

Where opening a can of corn might make the grade in other eateries, not here.

From Washington Times

Baseball traditionalists were outraged — that he didn’t throw a can of corn.

From Seattle Times