Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deliver the goods

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.27 in modern English

Syllables: de-liv-er the -goods
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To do what was promised or expected.

Informal

Example Sentences

"The government promised a lot, but failed to deliver the goods."
"[…] many drivers who fired those engines in their hey-day have all confirmed to me that they were free-steaming machines, which when pressed could "deliver the goods"."
"Euro 2022 stars Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Toone all came off the bench to help inspire a comeback and it was the Manchester United midfielder, who scored the opening goal in that European success at Wembley, who delivered the goods again."
"Empowered staff deliver the goods and exceed your expectations. Disempowered staff develop a 'sullen obedience' where they stop driving new initiatives and just await orders."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

delivers the goods (present, singular) delivering the goods (participle, present) delivered the goods (participle, past) delivered the goods (past)

Phrases

make good on

Frequently Paired Words

make good on

Synonyms

succeed win come through bring home the bacon

Questions

What does deliver the goods mean?: To do what was promised or expected.

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