single Indian file Idiom
circular file
garbage can or wastebasket, file 13 A lot of memos go in the circular file. They're garbage.
dirt file
record of failures and bad actions Every time we have a fight, you haul out my dirt file.
file 13
the garbage can or wastebasket This letter goes in file 13 - in the can in the corner.
keep a low profile
not go out much, lay low He plans to keep a low profile until the trial is over.
filero
a knife
on file
stored in a file存档
This card should be kept on file for reference.这张卡片应该存档以备参考。
Our documents on file may throw some light on the matter.我们保存的文件也许会对这件事有所启示。
rank and file
Idiom(s): rank and file
Theme: PEOPLE
the members of a group, not the leaders. (Fixed order.)
• The rank and file will vote on the proposed contract tomorrow.
• The last contract was turned down by the rank and file last year.
in single file
Idiom(s): (in) single file
Theme: ARRANGEMENT
lined up, one behind the other; in a line, one person or one thing wide.
• Have you ever seen ducks walking in single file?
• No, do they usually walk single file?
• Please march in single file.
• Please get into single file.
have sth on file
Idiom(s): have sth on file
Theme: AVAILABILITY
to have a written record of something in storage.
• I'm sure I have your letter on file. I'll check again.
• We have your application on file somewhere.
Indian file
If people walk in Indian file, they walk in a line one behind the other.