fill the bill

Other forms: filled the bill; fills the bill

Definitions of fill the bill
  1. verb
    be what is needed or be good enough for what is required
    synonyms: fit the bill
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    type of:
    conform to, fit, meet
    satisfy a condition or restriction
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