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Idiom: Fill In

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To fill; to replace material that is absent or has been removed.

Example: "After you're done laying the pipe, fill in the trench."

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

Example: "If you know anything about this, maybe you can fill me in."

To substitute for somebody or something.

Example: "He can't go on vacation very often because there is nobody to fill in for him."

To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.

To beat up; to physically assault.

Example: "Talk to me like that again and I'll fill you in!"

Example Sentences

1
Could you please fill in this form with your contact information?
2
I need someone to fill in for me at work while I'm on vacation.
3
She asked her friend to fill in the details of the story.
4
The substitute teacher will fill in for the regular teacher today.
5
Can you fill in the missing words in this crossword puzzle?

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