deliver the goods

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Definition of deliver the goodsnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deliver the goods Frankel is nothing if not wise to her brand, and unflinchingly aware of how to deliver the goods to her audience. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Regardless, Braxton listeners with a fondness for his grittier, more compact work should find that Splayed Werks delivers the goods without feeling like a step back. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026 There’s a lot of faith in John Mateer to deliver the goods for the Sooners. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Except there’s a difference between being knowingly ridiculous and being no longer capable of delivering the goods. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliver the goods
Phrase
  • The reversal comes after Milei repeatedly touted declining poverty as evidence that his free-market economic overhaul was bearing fruit.
    — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Ten years and $10 million later, their efforts are about to bear fruit.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • This year, with The Odyssey and Project Hail Mary representing the majority of Oscar-contending performances already in the mix, space is wide open for new contenders to catch fire during festival season and blaze all the way to the Oscars in March.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Hilton happened to catch fire at a boom time for blogs and websites in the mid aughts.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Deliver the goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver%20the%20goods. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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