English

can is can

/ˈkæn ɪz ˈkæn/
While something is possible or makes sense in theory, it may not be as straightforward or sensible as initially thought, or may prove to be less successful in practice.

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    See can (“fine, acceptable, possible”, Singlish, intransitive).

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