fit the bill

Other forms: fits the bill; fitted the bill

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