Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fill-the-bill
idiomatic expression
/fɪl ðə bɪl/
Definition
To meet the requirements or expectations for something.
Examples
- The new software is a great choice; it really fills the bill for our project needs.
- We were looking for a quick solution, and that suggestion certainly filled the bill.
Meaning
To be suitable for a particular purpose or to fulfill the necessary criteria.
Synonyms
- fit the bill
- meet the needs
- serve the purpose
