butcher's bill

bill of goods

A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

butcher's thumb

A dishonest practice in which a butcher uses their thumb to add extra weight to a scale when weighing meat.

Christmas tree bill

A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.

fit the bill

To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

foot the bill

To pay for something.

friend of Bill W.

A recovering alcoholic, especially one who is a member of the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.

sell someone a bill of goods

To deceive or cheat someone.