filled the bill
Was good enough
Filled the bill means met the requirements or served the purpose adequately.
The phrase comes from theatrical billing—an act that filled the bill completed the program satisfactorily.
Now used broadly: We needed someone who could start immediately, and she filled the bill.
Also fit the bill.
- suitedProperly matched or fitted
- matchedPaired by similarity
- satisfactoryMeeting minimum requirements
- up to snuffMeeting expected standards
- adequateBarely meeting standards
made the cut · fulfilled · got the job done · delivered · appropriate · accomplished · achieved · rose to the occasion · resolved · perfect · sufficient · addressed · satisfied · fitting · fit · remedied · hit the mark · supplied
adequacy/suitability
filled the billfell short
Failed to reach goal
missed the mark · fell flat · disappointed · bombed · flopped
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