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fill in

idiom
Meaning

To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please fill me in on what I missed.

CONTEXTUAL

I was late to the meeting, so my colleague filled me in on the main points.

COMPLEX

After returning from his long sabbatical, the director asked his assistant to fill him in on all the critical developments that had occurred in his absence.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    fill in the blank

    A placeholder allowing for any of a variety of possible answers or a single elicited answer.

  2. 02

    fill one's boots

    To perform at a high level in one's official role.

  3. 03

    fill one's face

    To eat, especially in a hearty or greedy manner.

  4. 04

    fill one's hand

    To draw one's handgun, especially for an armed confrontation.

  5. 05

    fill someone's shoes

    To do (somebody's) job; to perform or assume (somebody's) role.

  6. 06

    fill up

    To annoy, or displease, by taunting, or by excessive nagging.

  7. 07

    get one's fill

    to be satisfied, to have enough of something.

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