File 13

Posted by ESC on November 30, 2004

In Reply to: File 13 posted by Lee 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.

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