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fill a/the void

to replace something important that you have lost, or to provide something important that you need. The country needs a strong leader to help fill the void left by the death of the president. Religion helped me fill a void in my life.

See also: void

fit the bill (British, American & Australian, 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 also: bill, fit

have had your fill

to have had enough to eat or drink. No more pudding thanks, I've had my fill.

See also: had

have had your fill of something

if you have had your fill of an unpleasant situation, you will not accept it any longer. People have had their fill of empty promises and want action.

See also: had

step into someone's shoes

to take the job or position that someone else had before you. When his father retires, Victor will be ready to step into his shoes. It will take a very special person to fill Barbara's shoes.

See also: shoe, step

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fill someone in

to give someone information that they want or need. We filled her in on all the latest family news. I've asked Andy to fill in the marketing team about plans for the fall.

fill in (for someone)

to do someone else's job temporarily. He discovered his love of acting when he filled in for a sick friend in a college play.

fill in something

1. to give written answers to questions on a computer or on paper. Fill in the entire form and then click “submit.” If you have left out a date, first name, or other information, fill it in.

2. to complete a plan or idea. That's the basic idea, but we still have a lot of details to fill in.

fill out something

to provide information on paper or on a computer. Please fill out the form before you call for an appointment. Print the document, fill it out, and bring it with you.

fill someone's shoes

to do what someone else has done as well as they did. He was a great coach, and it's not going to be easy to get someone to fill his shoes.

See also: shoe

fill the void

to replace or provide something necessary. It is impossible to fill the void left by my sister's death.

See also: void

fit 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

get your fill (of something)

to have or experience as much as you want of something. I never got my fill of her cream puffs.

Usage notes: sometimes used to say that you do not want any more of something, esp. in the form have had your fill of something: I have had my fill of violent movies.