tie a can to it

tie a can to it (third-person singular simple present ties a can to it, present participle tying a can to it, simple past and past participle tied a can to it)

1. (US, slang, dated, imperative) This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
   • 1917, B. M. Bower, Starr, of the Desert (page 26)

     You better tie a can to it, sis; it don't get over with me.

   • 2012, Jack Vance, Golden Girl and Other Stories

     Jean said disgustedly, “Tie a can to it, Webbard. Talk sense.”