American Idioms and Expressions

Fill The Bill Idiom

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fill the bill
What does fill the bill mean?
to be suitable for what is requiredI think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us.
fill the bill
What does fill the bill mean?
to be just what is neededThe new machine should fill the bill for what we need to finish the job.
fill the bill
What does fill the bill mean?
to be just what is needed The new machine should fill the bill for what we need to finish the job.

fill the bill
What does fill the bill mean?
to be suitable for what is required I think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us.


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What does "time to cruise" mean?
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no sweat
What does "no sweat" mean?
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jam
What does "jam" mean?
play musical instruments together in an improvisational style
in bulk
What does "in bulk" mean?
in large quantities or amountsWe usually buy some of our food in bulk.
get the better of (someone)
What does "get the better of (someone)" mean?
to beat/defeat (someone), to win against someoneMy friend got the better of me and won the tennis match.
sit up with (someone)
What does "sit up with (someone)" mean?
to stay with someone (a sick person) during the night My mother had to sit up all night because my younger sister was very sick.
a few cards short of a deck
What does "a few cards short of a deck" mean?
not smart, a little crazy, simple-minded The man often does very strange things. He is a few cards short of a deck.

down the hatch
What does "down the hatch" mean?
swallow something (used for a drink) My drink was down the hatch before I could order another one.

do in (someone)
What does "do in (someone)" mean?
to make someone tired, to exhaust someoneI was done in by the time that I finished the marathon.

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