fit the bill

== English == === Alternative forms === fill the bill === Etymology === From earlier fill the bill, perhaps from the program (or bill) of theatrical acts. === Pronunciation === === Verb === fit the bill (third-person singular simple present fits the bill, present participle fitting the bill, simple past and past participle fit the bill) (idiomatic) To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements. Synonym: do it Near-synonym: make the grade ==== Translations ====