The Round File

Posted by Brian from Shawnee on November 30, 2004

In Reply to: File 13 posted by ESC on November 30, 2004

: : What is the word origin for 'File 13'?
: : e.g. You're talking about the File 13.

: File 13 means the office trash can. "We'll put this document in File 13." I am guessing that "13" is used because it is an unlucky number.

Also called "the round file" because round is a popular shape for trash cans. Even though trash cans can be rectangular, just about the only thing in an office that's round is the trash can.

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