bill of goods
idiomA set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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butcher's bill
death toll
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Christmas tree bill
A bill consisting of many riders that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments, which may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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deliver the goods
To do what was promised or expected.
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fit the bill
To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.
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foot the bill
To pay for something.
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friend of Bill W.
A recovering alcoholic, especially one who is a member of the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.
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get the goods on
To acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.