How to Pronounce "fill the bill"
expression
FIL-thuh-BIL
FIL-thuh-BIL
Definition
To be exactly what is needed for a particular purpose or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɫ
British English
fˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIL-thuh-BIL
UK
FIL-thuh-BIL
Listen in Context
This chair fills the bill for our dining room.
I needed a blue shirt, and this one fills the bill.
If you want a small car, this model fills the bill.
We couldn't find the perfect gift, but this really fills the bill.