This one was uttered by Fox news anchor Harris Faulkner, talking about Congress’s inability to deal with the budget.  It is a blend of “kick the can down the road” (to postpone or defer an action) and “kick in the can” (a forceful gesture or measure attempting to motivate someone).  A Canadian expression, “a kick at the can” (an opportunity to achieve something) might also be in the mix.  Is Faulkner Canadian?  A big thanks to Laszlo Veres

for hearing this one.