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

You must follow your plan administrator’s specific process and get written confirmation that the change is on file before you consider the job done.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

“I’d often get a call that would say, ‘Hey, we need to be on file with this in less than 24 hours, get whatever resources you need, just make it happen,’” Hilton recalls.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

When he had to fill out paperwork, his wife was contacted even though all his details were on file.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

"A copy will be on file . . ." Judge Ford began.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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