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deliver the goods (informal, 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: good

signed, sealed and delivered (informal, informal)

if a document or an agreement is signed, sealed and delivered, it has been officially signed and completed. A copy of the will, signed, sealed and delivered, arrived at our house the next morning. There was a signed and sealed statement from the prime minister to confirm the treaty had been accepted.

See also: seal

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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: good