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?