Banged-up, but ready for release (2,3,3)
I believe the answer is:
in the can
'ready for release' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for in the can that I've seen before include "Imprisoned in America" , "ready for release" , "(Of film) satisfactorily shot and edited" , "Jailed" , "ready to be released" .)