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the goods on

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*the goods on (someone)

something potentially damaging or embarrassing about someone. (*Typically: get ~ have ~ give someone ∼.) John beat me unfairly in tennis, but I'll get even. I'll get the goods on him and his cheating. The authorities are going to get the goods on Mr. Smith. He has been selling worthless land again.

See also: good, on