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fit the bill

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fit the bill

also fill the bill

to have the qualities or experience that are needed If you want quieter entertainment, there are many excellent museums in town that will fit the bill.

See also: bill, fit

fit the bill

  (British, American & Australian) also fill the bill (American & Australian)

to have the qualities or experience which are needed I'm looking for someone with several years of publishing experience and you seem to fit the bill. The city needs a strong leader, and the new mayor just doesn't fill the bill.

See foot the bill, sell a bill of goods, pick up the bill

See also: bill, fit