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Idiom idiom

deliver the goods


To do what was promised or expected.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He always delivers the goods when we need help.

CONTEXTUAL

The team worked hard all season, and they finally delivered the goods by winning the championship game.

COMPLEX

Despite the immense pressure of the high-stakes negotiation, the lead lawyer delivered the goods and secured a favorable settlement for her client.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  4. 04

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  5. 05

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  6. 06

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    deliver up to

    To hand over or surrender (something or someone) to.

Last updated August 10, 2026