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Also, have the goods on . Acquire or possess confidential information about someone, especially of a damaging or incriminating kind. For example, “Trouble is, they've got the goods on me” (Owen Johnson, The Lawrenceville Stories , 1909). [ Slang ; 1870s] Also see get on one .

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April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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