answer to the description of
answer to the description (of)
To match a description of physical appearance. We had to release that suspect—he didn't answer to the description the witnesses gave us. She answers to the description of the missing girl. What, do you need glasses? That boy doesn't answer to the description we're looking for!
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answer to the description of someone
Fig. to match a particular set of physical or facial characteristics. Chuck answers to the description his sister gave us. The man in police custody answers to the description of the burglar.
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