circular file
English edit
Etymology edit
In reference to its (the wastebasket’s) cylindrical shape, and the action of throwing things away rather than filing them.
Pronunciation edit
Audio (AU) (file)
Noun edit
circular file (plural circular files)
- (idiomatic, humorous) The trash container; the wastebasket.
- He was completely underqualified for the job, so I put his resume directly into the circular file.
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
trash container, wastebasket
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