Antonyms for fill the bill


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bil
Phonetic Transcription : bɪl


Definition of fill the bill

Origin :
  • "written statement," mid-14c., from Anglo-French bille, Anglo-Latin billa "list," from Medieval Latin bulla "decree, seal, sealed document," in classical Latin "bubble, boss, stud, amulet for the neck" (hence "seal;" see bull (n.2)). Sense of "account, invoice" first recorded c.1400; that of "order to pay" (technically bill of exchange) is from 1570s; that of "paper money" is from 1660s. Meaning "draft of an act of Parliament" is from 1510s.
  • As in oblige : verb do a favor or kindness
  • As in please : verb delight, make happy
  • As in qualify : verb make or become ready, prepared
  • As in satisfy : verb please, content
  • As in serve : verb suffice; do the work of
  • As in suffice : verb be adequate, enough
  • As in suit : verb be acceptable, appropriate
  • As in benefit : verb help, enhance
  • As in pass muster : verb make the standard
  • As in fulfill : verb bring to completion
  • As in gratify : verb give pleasure; satisfy

Synonyms for fill the bill

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