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FILL/FIT THE BILL

to suit or satisfy a need
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1. I’m looking for a lightweight gray suit. This one fits the bill—I can wear it year-round.
2. We thanked the real estate agent for trying to find us a house, but the ones she showed us just didn’t fill the bill.

Synonym: hit the spot.


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