Lesson #474

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America’s hard seltzer craze: the lower-calorie alternative to beer and cocktails

June 6, 2022:

Hard seltzers burst on the scene just a few years ago, and now they are one of the most popular drink options among Americans. Hard seltzers are marketed as a lower-calorie option than beer and cocktails. Brands like White Claw and Truly are leading the craze, but most alcohol companies now have a hard seltzer offering. Plus, learn “fit the bill.”

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Fit the bill

To “fit the bill” means to be exactly what is needed at a given time or in a given situation.

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Lesson #474

America’s hard seltzer craze: the lower-calorie alternative to beer and cocktails

Fit the bill

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