He always delivers the goods when we need help.
deliver the goods
idiomTo do what was promised or expected.
The team worked hard all season, and they finally delivered the goods by winning the championship game.
Despite the immense pressure of the high-stakes negotiation, the lead lawyer delivered the goods and secured a favorable settlement for her client.
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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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deliver up to
To hand over or surrender (something or someone) to.
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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.
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packaged goods
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see packaged, goods.
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sell someone a bill of goods
To deceive or cheat someone.
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stand and deliver
To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.
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straight goods
The truth; the facts.