"can of corn" (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill CIV (US)]

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As for the
> legendary explanation for the origin of the metaphorical express= ion
> "can of corn":  I can't imagine there exists evidence that canned corn
> = was ever typically shelved higher than other food items in grocery
> stores!= 

Maybe not, but "can of corn" has a much better rhythm than "can of chick peas" or "can of turnip greens".

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