fit the bill

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Definition

Verb phrase: - To be suitable or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement; to meet the necessary criteria.

Usage

This phrase is used to state that someone or something is appropriate or satisfactory for a specific need or situation. It often implies a selection from available options. - It is commonly used in questions to ask about suitability. - It is used in affirmative statements to confirm suitability. - It is often used in contexts involving choices, such as selecting a person for a job, a place for an event, or an object for a task.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to fill/fit the bill": Both "fill the bill" and "fit the bill" are used interchangeably with the same meaning. "Fit the bill" is generally more common in modern usage.
    • We needed a last-minute speaker, and Professor Jones agreed to fill the bill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Suffice (verb): To be enough or adequate.
    • A simple apology will suffice.
  • Meet the requirements (verb phrase): To satisfy the necessary conditions.
    • The candidate must meet the requirements listed in the job description.
Synonyms
  • Be suitable
  • Be adequate
  • Serve the purpose
  • Do the trick (more informal)
Antonyms
  • Fall short
  • Be inadequate
  • Not measure up
Related Idioms
  • Fill the bill: An alternative form with identical meaning and usage.
    • This toolkit should fill the bill for basic home repairs.
Verb
  1. be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
    • Does this restaurant fit the bill for the celebration?

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