Definition

Verb phrase: - To be suitable or adequate for a particular purpose or need: To meet the requirements or expectations for a specific situation, role, or task.

Usage

This phrase is used to state that someone or something is satisfactory and appropriate for a given circumstance. It is often used in questions or statements evaluating suitability. - It is typically used with a subject (a person, thing, or idea) that is being assessed. - It often follows a description of the requirement or need.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to fill the bill" vs. "to fit the bill": These two phrases are completely interchangeable in modern English. Both "fill the bill" and "fit the bill" are used with the same meaning and frequency.
  • We need a quiet place to study. The library fits the bill.

Variants and Related Words

• Fit the bill (verb phrase): An identical variant meaning to be suitable or adequate.
• Suffice (verb): To be enough or adequate.
  • A simple apology will suffice.
• Meet the need/requirement (verb phrase): To satisfy a specific condition or standard.

Synonyms

• Be suitable
• Be adequate
• Serve the purpose
• Do the job
• Answer the need

Related Idioms

• Up to scratch: Meeting the required standard.
  • His latest work isn't up to scratch.
• Make the grade: To reach the necessary standard.
  • Only a few candidates made the grade.

Verb

1. be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
   • Does this restaurant fit the bill for the celebration?