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 required	I 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 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 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.
	Some Random Idioms
eat humble pie What does "eat humble pie" mean?	to admit one`s error and apologize	The boy had to eat humble pie when his friends discovered his mistake.

earn one's keep What does "earn one's keep" mean?	to earn one's pay or a place to live by doing some work	I work hard in my uncle's garden in order to earn my keep when I stay with him.
make a face (at someone) What does "make a face (at someone)" mean?	make a strange face to ridicule someone	The little girl made a face at the boy in her class.
in name only What does "in name only" mean?	not actual, only by name	The man was an animal doctor in name only and had never once treated a sick or injured animal.
wear the pants in one`s family What does "wear the pants in one`s family" mean?	to be the boss of a family or household	The woman wears the pants in her family and she is always telling her husband what to do.
sweat it out What does "sweat it out" mean?	to wait patiently until something bad or unpleasant ends	We had to sweat it out with no food while our car was being repaired. Throat Idioms
keep one's own counsel What does "keep one's own counsel" mean?	to not tell other people about one's thoughts and plans	Our lawyer was keeping his own counsel about how to proceed with our defense.

have butterflies in one`s stomach What does "have butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to have a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I had butterflies in my stomach on the day that I received the award.
B&B What does "B&B" mean?	Bed and Breakfast - a small inn or hotel that serves breakfast	Bed and Breakfast - a small inn or hotel that serves breakfastMy sister wants to open a small B&B when she quits her job.
suggestive of (something) What does "suggestive of (something)" mean?	to be reminiscent of something	The movie was suggestive of a time that disappeared many years ago.

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