VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Deliver the Goods

Meaning:

Provide what is expected

Examples:

  • This and a number of other examples place far too much responsibility on Europe, and Europe simply cannot deliver the goods.
  • Our fellow citizens share our ambition of protecting biodiversity and see that we are producing texts, but when it comes to obtaining funds, Europe does not deliver the goods.
  • The Commission has already promised me these in connection with the 1999 discharge, and I now hope that the Commission will go on to deliver the goods.
  • Our fellow citizens accept the idea of sustainable development, thinking that it is possible to reconcile protecting the earth with economic development and employment, but when they need the channels and resources to do this, Europe does not deliver the goods.
  • Man 4: My brand is FedEx because I deliver the goods.
  • The seller is obliged to deliver the goods.
  • Unfortunately, I was just hired to deliver the goods.
  • You have taken the money... but you do not deliver the goods.
  • Drive the truck and deliver the goods.
  • You haven't shown me yet whether you can deliver the goods.