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I won't ever remove lid from inverted can! (2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

no sir

'i won't ever' is the definition.
(phrase expressing firm refusal)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for no sir that I've seen is " Definitely not in America".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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