deliver the goods
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms and Microsoft have to deliver the goods, so to speak.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
“But you’re out there on your own — you’ve got to deliver the goods yourself.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2024
Replicator’s critics doubt the Pentagon will deliver the goods within a two-year timeline.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Luck appeared to be on Forest's side when Anderson's goal was ruled out for offside in the build-up, but Newcastle were eventually rewarded for their endeavour as Isak stepped up again to deliver the goods.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 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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