fit the bill
Verb
Meaning
be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
Source: WordNetSynonyms
fill the bill
suit
serve
fit
answer
satisfy
fulfill
suffice
do
come up to
do the trick
cut it
pass muster
hack it
be all right
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Antonyms
be not good enough
fail to cut it
fail to make the cut
fail to make the grade
be unable to meet expectations
can't cut the mustard
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Hypernyms
Examples
Liberals are some of the most arrogant, condescending smart alecks, but they're just pure ignorant, and they fit the bill of people who have no love and no respect for the founding of this country.
Does this restaurant fit the bill for the celebration?