on file

Idioms  

1. In or as if in a record for easy reference. For example, There's no job open right now, but we'll keep your résumé on file. The use of file in the sense of “a collection of papers stored for ready reference” dates from the early 1600s.

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on file

About 92% of U.S. health providers now encourage or require prepayment or collect a payment method on file during the medical estimate process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

By matching permits to investor owners, The Times found that plans are on file for two-thirds of their parcels, 50% higher than the overall rate for Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

The FWC said the owner of Sloth World has a permit for wildlife on file.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

In addition, the account allows you to review the information the agency has on file, including your earnings history and addresses.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026

“No, I don’t, actually. I left them with Marco in London. I meant to keep copies on file but I must have forgotten.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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