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mypalmike
3y ago
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*foot the bill
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a_JIT_pie
3y ago
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*fit the bill -
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/fit-t...
moloch-hai
3y ago
No.
Foot
is right, meaning "pay". "Fit the bill" is also used, but not in this context.
a_JIT_pie
3y ago
Yes. _Fit_ is right, specifically in this context. Re-read the comment you're talking about. In fact, either work fine. I'm taking issue with the pedantry we're engaging in here (while admittedly adding to it).
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