fill the bill: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Generalliteraltransitive
    • To complete or supply the contents or requirements of a bill, form, or specification.

    Examples

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    • She filled the bill by providing the exact specifications required for the contract.

      She completed the requirements by providing the exact specifications required for the contract.

    • The contractor promised to fill the bill by finishing all the necessary work on time.

      The contractor promised to complete all the necessary work on time.

    • I have filled the bill with all the requested documents for your review.

      I have supplied all the requested documents for your review.

    • After the audit, they confirmed that all items filled the bill according to the checklist.

      After the audit, they confirmed that all items met the requirements according to the checklist.

  • 2.

    United StatesUnited Kingdomidiomatic
    • To be suitable or satisfactory for a particular purpose; to meet the requirements or expectations.

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    • This candidate really fills the bill for the position with her experience and skills.

      This candidate is suitable for the position because of her experience and skills.

    • If you want a car that’s reliable and affordable, this model fills the bill perfectly.

      This model is suitable and satisfactory as a reliable and affordable car.

    • Their proposal fills the bill for what the committee was looking for in a new policy.

      Their proposal meets the requirements and expectations of the committee for a new policy.

Examples:

  • EN: I know a couple that would just fill the bill.
    ES: - Conozco a la pareja perfecta.
  • EN: Promised her a topping Partner, and you fill the bill. I'm sorry, sir.
    ES: Le he prometido una buena pareja, y tú puedes serlo.
  • EN: You must have plenty of corn-fed talent to fill the bill, someone the good people of this town wouldn't mind applauding.
    ES: Debe de tener a alguien que pueda hacerlo. Alguien a quien a la gente del pueblo no le importe aplaudir.
  • EN: And if there aren't enough to fill the bill, we'll invent some more.
    ES: Si no basta para llenar la sala, inventaremos otros números.
  • EN: There's just one girl- just absolutely one who'll fill the bill.
    ES: Hay sólo una chica, solamente una, que es la adecuada.
  • EN: Knows his way around Washington. You just don't fill the bill.
    ES: Y conozca los pasillos de Washington.
  • EN: Or several trips... if you fill the bill.
    ES: Un largo viaje si está dispuesto.
  • EN: No, not one of them can really fill the bill.
    ES: No, ninguno de ellos puede llenar el puesto.
  • EN: Big daddy, if i don't fill the bill, why don't you just say so right out?
    ES: Papaíto, si no cumplo los requisitos, ¿por qué no lo dices directamente?
  • EN: Robin will fill the bill nicely.
    ES: Robin cumplirá con los requisitos bastante bien. Llévenlo.
  • EN: The one I tricked Batman out of last night will fill the bill beautifully.
    ES: El engaño que realicé a Batman anoche llenará la cuenta maravillosamente.
  • EN: - And you, of course, fill the bill?
    ES: ¿Y usted, por supuesto, tienes lo que queremos?
  • EN: That would precisely fill the bill.
    ES: Eso es exactamente lo que queremos.
  • EN: And Goremykin didn't fill the bill. What's the use of discussing him now? Mother Russia appreciates your intervention.
    ES: La cuestión esencial es saber quien va a ser nombrado.
  • EN: Does she fill the bill?
    ES: ¿Ella encaja con el perfil?
  • EN: I know a couple that would just fill the bill.
    ES: - Conozco a la pareja perfecta.
  • EN: Promised her a topping Partner, and you fill the bill. I'm sorry, sir.
    ES: Le he prometido una buena pareja, y tú puedes serlo.

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