FILED IN CIRCULAR FILE Meaning and
Definition
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"Filed in circular file" is an idiomatic expression that refers to the act of discarding or disregarding something, usually a document or information, as it is considered worthless or irrelevant. The phrase originates from an outdated method of record-keeping, where files were stored in cabinets with circular bins or receptacles.
In this context, the term suggests that the item being referred to is deemed unimportant, deemed not worthy of further attention or action. It implies that the document has been effectively thrown away or deleted, metaphorically disappearing into the circular bin.
The phrase is often used humorously or sarcastically to describe situations where information or paperwork is intentionally ignored or discarded to avoid dealing with it or as a way to dispose of unnecessary clutter. It signifies the act of purposefully dismissing or disposing of something with an air of nonchalance.
The phrase has been widely adopted, especially in administrative or bureaucratic environments, to convey both the act of disposing or disregarding and the underlying attitude of indifference or disdain towards the discarded item. It serves as a metaphorical representation of the perceived insignificance or uselessness of whatever is being filed in the circular file.
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