circular file

English

Etymology

In reference to its (the wastebasket’s) cylindrical shape, and the action of throwing things away rather than filing them.

Pronunciation

Audio (AU) (file)

Noun

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

round file
circular filing cabinet

Translations

trash container, wastebasket

German: Rundordner

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