Pdf file won't erase

Good day all, I received a file via email for tax. It wont open via save, quick look or putting it on the desk top. Message is, Adobe cannot open tax-file.pdf as it might have been damaged etc. I also can't get rid of it by putting it in trash. How do I print it or just throw it away? [ I'll get another via fax]. Thanks Duncan

If it's in the Trash can, hold your Option key down when selecting Empty Trash. The file may be locked.
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