deliver the goods

phrase

Definition of deliver the goodsnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliver the goods
Phrase
  • This is also the time to thin out crowded canes and remove any that are too weak to bear fruit.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And for Dobnak, a chance to nurture a lifelong dream that hadn’t begun to bear fruit.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Phrase
  • Remember, a faulty battery may explode or catch fire at any time.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Early investigation details indicate a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla in the area, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
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“Deliver the goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver%20the%20goods. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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