fill the bill
Example Sentences
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No matter what kind of dessert I’m looking for, this adaptable almond torte can fill the bill.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021
Woolam wondered if a handmade version, lovingly created by crafters, would fill the bill — and fit the bra.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2017
Woolam wondered if a handmade version, lovingly created by crafters, would fill the bill - and fit the bra.
From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2017
The cast members all fill the bill in a show that may not make strenuous acting demands but offers opportunities for performers not just to impersonate but to personalize their famous roles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2017
The only unisex singular pronoun we have is it, which doesn’t always fill the bill.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
