This Fits Perfectly: Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：is exactly right (This fits perfectly)

This fits perfectly 🔊

/ðɪs fɪts ˈpɜːrfɪktli/

phr.

It means that something is exactly right or suitable, often when it matches perfectly in size, shape, or situation.

Person trying on a jacket that fits perfectly in a fitting room

is exactly right 🔊

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/ɪz ɪɡˈzæktli raɪt/

phr.

Indicates that something matches perfectly in size, shape, or suitability.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combines 'this' (demonstrative), 'fits' (third person of fit), and 'perfectly' (adverb).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a key sliding into a lock with a perfect click.

📖 Example

When I tried on the new shoes, this fits perfectly and I knew they were meant for me. 🔊 When I tried on the new shoes, this fits perfectly and I knew they were meant for me.

🔗 Collocations

fit perfectly into – to be ideally placed or compatible within a larger context

fit perfectly with – to match or harmonize ideally with something else

fit perfectly together – two or more things combine without gaps or problems

🔄 Synonyms

match exactly (phr.) – to correspond precisely in every detail

be ideally suited (phr.) – to be perfectly appropriate for a purpose

fit like a glove (idiom) – to fit extremely well, often used for clothing

🚫 Antonyms

does not fit (phr.) – fails to match in size or suitability

ill-suited (adj.) – not appropriate or well matched

misfit (n.) – something that does not fit properly

📖 Cultural Story

Commonly used in fashion retail since early 20th century, emphasizing exact match in size or situation.