fill the bill
Example Sentences
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“He looks like he can fill the bill well.’
From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023
For those in the mood for a purely escapist farce that won’t strain the brain, Tom Walla’s over-the-top caper should fill the bill.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2019
But owing to the fact that we are working almost out of doors, with the elements apparently conspiring against us, it is impossible to fill the bill as we anticipated.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2019
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 only unisex singular pronoun we have is it, which doesn’t always fill the bill.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
