The detective wants to get the goods on the thief.
get the goods on
idiomTo acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.
The reporter spent months investigating the company to get the goods on their corrupt manager.
By meticulously tracking the politician's secret financial records, the journalist finally managed to get the goods on him, exposing his long history of bribery.
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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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come up with the goods
To produce what was expected or required.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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deliver the goods
To do what was promised or expected.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.