fit perfectly
Match exactly
Use it when something is exactly right and needs no changes to be better.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used when something matches in size, shape, or timing exactly.
- Works for physical objects like clothes and abstract ideas like schedules.
- Expresses high satisfaction and a sense of harmony or relief.
Bedeutung
When something is exactly the right size, shape, or style for a specific person or situation. It feels like two puzzle pieces coming together without any gaps.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Trying on a new dress
I was worried about the size, but it fits perfectly!
I was worried about the size, but it matches exactly!
Planning a lunch date
12:30 PM fits perfectly with my lunch break.
12:30 PM matches my lunch break exactly.
Introducing a new team member
Your skills fit perfectly with our company's goals.
Your skills match our company's goals exactly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase draws from the craftsmanship tradition, like tailoring or carpentry, where precision is a sign of high quality. In modern culture, it has shifted toward 'lifestyle' and 'compatibility,' reflecting the search for the perfect job, partner, or aesthetic.
The 'Puzzle' Rule
If you can imagine the situation like a puzzle piece clicking into place, you can use this phrase.
Don't Overuse It
If something is just 'good,' use 'fits well.' Save 'perfectly' for when it's truly 100% right.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used when something matches in size, shape, or timing exactly.
- Works for physical objects like clothes and abstract ideas like schedules.
- Expresses high satisfaction and a sense of harmony or relief.
What It Means
Imagine you are building a puzzle. You find that one piece. It slides in perfectly. No gaps. No forcing it. That is what it means to fit perfectly. It is about harmony. It is about things being exactly right. It can be about clothes. It can be about a new job. It can even be about a person in your life.
How To Use It
You use this phrase as a verb and an adverb. You place it after the subject. For example, The shoes fit perfectly. You can also use it for abstract ideas. This schedule fits perfectly with my plans. It is a very positive phrase. It shows you are happy with the result. It sounds confident and satisfied. Don't be afraid to emphasize the perfectly part!
When To Use It
Use it when you are shopping for clothes. It is great for home decor too. That rug fits perfectly in the living room. Use it at work for timing. The meeting fits perfectly between my classes. Use it when talking about people. You fit perfectly in our team. It works when you feel a sense of relief. It is for those 'Aha!' moments in life.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if something is 'okay' or 'fine'. This phrase is for 100% matches only. If a shirt is a little tight, it does not fit perfectly. Avoid using it for negative things. You wouldn't say a disaster fits perfectly into your day. That sounds sarcastic. Unless you are being funny, keep it for positive matches. Also, don't use it for food tastes. We don't say 'this pizza fits perfectly in my mouth'. That is just weird.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we love efficiency and 'the right tool for the job'. Finding a perfect fit is a small victory. It relates to the idea of 'Goldilocks'—not too big, not too small. It reflects a desire for balance. We use it to praise good design and good luck. It is a very common 'feel-good' expression in daily life.
Common Variations
Sometimes people say a perfect fit. This is the noun version. You might hear fits like a glove. That is a classic idiom for clothing. You can also say fits like a charm. If you want to be modern, you can say it's a match made in heaven. But fit perfectly remains the most direct and clear way to say it.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a highly versatile phrase with no major 'gotchas.' It remains polite and clear in every register of English.
The 'Puzzle' Rule
If you can imagine the situation like a puzzle piece clicking into place, you can use this phrase.
Don't Overuse It
If something is just 'good,' use 'fits well.' Save 'perfectly' for when it's truly 100% right.
The Sarcasm Trap
In the UK and US, saying 'Oh, that fits perfectly' when something goes wrong is common sarcasm. Watch the tone!
Beispiele
6I was worried about the size, but it fits perfectly!
I was worried about the size, but it matches exactly!
Focuses on physical dimensions and comfort.
12:30 PM fits perfectly with my lunch break.
12:30 PM matches my lunch break exactly.
Refers to a match in timing or scheduling.
Your skills fit perfectly with our company's goals.
Your skills match our company's goals exactly.
Used to show professional compatibility.
Just got the case and it fits perfectly. Thanks!
Just got the case and it matches exactly. Thanks!
Short, direct confirmation of a good purchase.
Look! My tiny car fits perfectly in this spot.
Look! My tiny car matches this spot exactly.
Expressing triumph over a difficult physical space.
I feel like we just fit perfectly together.
I feel like we match each other exactly.
Deeply emotional use regarding relationship compatibility.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the sentence about a new job.
This new role ___ perfectly with my previous experience.
We use 'fits' to describe how a role or situation matches someone's background.
Complete the sentence about a piece of furniture.
The sofa is the right size; it fits ___ in the corner.
'Perfectly' is the standard adverb used with 'fit' to show a total match.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Fit Perfectly'
Texting friends about clothes.
These jeans fit perfectly!
Daily conversations and shopping.
The key fits perfectly in the lock.
Business meetings or interviews.
Your vision fits perfectly with our strategy.
Where to use 'Fit Perfectly'
Clothing
A tailored suit
Schedule
A free time slot
Physical Space
Furniture in a room
Social
A new friend in a group
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can say someone fits perfectly in a group or a job. It means they belong there.
No, it's for size, time, style, and ideas. For example, That idea fits perfectly with our plan.
Fits well means it is good. Fits perfectly means it is the best it could possibly be.
Absolutely. It is a professional way to say that a proposal or candidate is a good match.
No, it is a standard English collocation used by everyone from kids to CEOs.
Yes, you can. It perfectly fits the description is also correct and common.
Usually no. We don't say a flavor fits perfectly. We say it pairs perfectly with another food.
Then it does not fit. You would say it's too tight or it doesn't fit at all.
Yes, use fitted or fit. For example, The key fit perfectly in the lock yesterday.
Yes, it's very common in texts when talking about plans or online shopping.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Fits like a glove
Fits extremely well (usually clothing).
A perfect match
Two things that go together beautifully.
Right up your alley
Something that fits your specific interests.
Hand in glove
Working together in a perfect, close way.
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