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bill of goods

idiom

A set of misleading or deceptive claims.


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  1. 01

    butcher's bill

    death toll

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  4. 04

    deliver the goods

    To do what was promised or expected.

  5. 05

    fit the bill

    To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

  6. 06

    foot the bill

    To pay for something.

  7. 07

    friend of Bill W.

    A recovering alcoholic, especially one who is a member of the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.

  8. 08

    get the goods on

    To acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.

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