on file on file {adv. phr.} Placed in a written or electronic file; on record. We are sorry we cannot hire you right now but we will keep your application on file. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry