fit the bill

Verb

Meaning

be what is needed or be good enough for what is required

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fill the bill suit serve fit answer satisfy fulfill suffice do come up to do the trick cut it be effective pass muster be useful

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Antonyms

can't cut the mustard fail to meet expectations be unable to meet expectations fail to cut it fail to make the cut fail to pass muster

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Hypernyms

meet fit fill satisfy fulfill fulfil

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. Rush Limbaugh

Does this restaurant fit the bill for the celebration? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fit physics fit rod fit snugly fit the role fit to fit to be consumed