circular file

American  

noun

Facetious.

1. a wastebasket.

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Etymology

Origin of circular file

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The interesting thing is to consider what happens after the document ends up in the circular file in Schiff’s office.

From MSNBC

It is one of a few thousand prints rescued from the “circular file” of the tax assessor’s office more than a half-century ago.

From Seattle Times

Contrary to popular opinion that completed guest surveys are dumped directly into the large circular file, our feedback can make a difference.

From Washington Post

Most of these immediately go in the circular file.

From Forbes

Later, I would learn that the disciplinary committee, inundated with more serious offenses, had essentially thrown this one into the circular file.

From Literature