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deliver the goods |
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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. 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Give 'm a fair chance, an' if he don't deliver the goods, I'll kill 'm myself. Tradesmen book orders, and then lose interest and forget to deliver the goods. He had still to deliver the goods and draw the cash. |
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