fill the gaps

idiom

: to add what is need to something to make it complete

He's trying to fill the gaps in his CD collection.

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Because of the shortages, many officers have had to work overtime to fill the gaps. —

Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024 When arranging the pineapple rings, start with the whole ones and layer in cut pieces to fill the gaps. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 For the next five years, U.S. employers will need to hire, on average, more than 240,000 people a month just to fill the gaps that these departing employees will leave. —

Chelsea C. Williams, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The team projects to carry a payroll of less than $70 million in 2025, and is not expected to spend in free agency to fill the gaps apparent on their uncompetitive roster. —

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