file away
The phrase "file away" can refer to both the physical act of organizing documents and the mental act of storing information for later use.
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Definition
B1Office
(common)To place documents or papers in a specific order or location for future reference.
Example
- She filed away the reports in the cabinet for future use.
B2Memory
(idiomatic)To mentally store information for later use or recall.
Example
- He filed away her advice for a time when he might need it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "file away":
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