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Synonyms

deliver the goods

Idioms  

  1. Do what is required, come up to expectations. For example, Kate delivered the goods and got us the five votes we needed. This phrase alludes to delivering an order of groceries or other items. [Colloquial; second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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There’s a lot riding on Nvidia’s earnings and Wall Street seems confident it can deliver the goods.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Jordan’s determination to deliver the goods for Coogler took root at a Starbucks on Ventura Boulevard 13 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

"Liverpool's strikers were able to deliver the goods."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

Replicator’s critics doubt the Pentagon will deliver the goods within a two-year timeline.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

They will say he’s a pretty boy who can’t deliver the goods.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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