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deliver the goods

idiom
Meaning

To do what was promised or expected.


Examples
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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  2. 02

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  3. 03

    deliver up to

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

  4. 04

    get the goods on

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

  5. 05

    packaged goods

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see packaged, goods.

  6. 06

    sell someone a bill of goods

    To deceive or cheat someone.

  7. 07

    stand and deliver

    To command a victim to hand over their valuables, traditionally used by a highwayman.

  8. 08

    straight goods

    The truth; the facts.

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