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deliver the goods

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deliver the goods

to do what someone hopes you will do She hired a songwriter who has written several hit tunes and he delivered the goods for her.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form come up with the goods: We'll have to replace him if he can't come up with the goods.

See also: deliver, good

deliver the goods

  (informal) also come up with the goods (informal)

if someone or something delivers the goods, they do what people hope they will do So far the team's new player has failed to deliver the goods. He hasn't scored in his first five games.

See also: deliver, good

deliver the goods

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]

See also: deliver, good