fit the bill
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fit the bill
Where it comes from
From earlier fill the bill, perhaps from the program (or bill) of theatrical acts.
verb fits the bill · fitting the bill · fit the bill · fill the bill
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To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.
Near-synonym: make the grade
Similar: do it, make the grade
- To match the description. The Vermont State Police spent the first few months treating Brianna’s case with scepticism concerning foul play. Brianna was profiled as a teen with an unstable living situation and a habit of moving between houses. To the police, she fit the bill for a runaway.
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verb to satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements
| Español | dar la talla |
|---|---|
| Français | faire l'affaire |
| Italiano | soddisfare, essere adatto |
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