can of corn
Example Sentences
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And after Yastrzemski lined a single, Ohtani induced a can of corn to center from Ramos to complete his 36-pitch outing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2025
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 ● Aug. 12, 2021
The episode had earned Lauren surprise gifts of corn nuggets from a respiratory therapist and a can of corn from an EMS technician.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2015
After we finished, Stanley walked on and said: "Gee Jack, that opens up a whole new can of corn."
From The Guardian ● Oct. 29, 2012
The can of corn was still there, holding it open.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
