fitting the bill
Just right here
Fitting the bill means meeting requirements or serving a purpose adequately.
The phrase comes from theatrical billing—if an act fits the bill, it belongs on the program.
We needed someone with accounting experience, and she fit the bill perfectly.
Usually appears as fit the bill or fits the bill.
- matchingIdentical in appearance
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- suitableProper for purpose
- pass musterMeet required standards
- properSocially appropriate
qualifying · hit the mark · on the mark · alignment · adequate · good enough · right · just right · apt · pertinent · fulfill · cut the mustard · measure up · rise to the occasion · satisfactory · up to snuff · acceptable · make the cut
fitting the billfalling short
Not meeting expectations
missing the mark · not cutting it · coming up short · not up to scratch · unsuitable
fitting the billinsufficient
Below required quantity
not enough · too little · inadequate · substandard · below par
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