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fit the bill

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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

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


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Helping farmers understand Asian soybean rust fit the bill.
The hotel was looking to bring in local products and thought her fudge fit the bill.
The researchers discovered one set of mutants that fit the bill.
 
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