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get the goods

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb get the goods has 1 sense
  1. get the goods - discover some bad or hidden information about; "She got the goods on her co-worker after reading his e-mail"
    --1 is one way to
    learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s PP

Definitions from the Web

Get the Goods

Description:

Get the Goods is an idiomatic expression that means to obtain or acquire the desired information, objects, or benefits.

Possible Parts of Speech:

- Verb phrase

- Idiom

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Verb phrase:

When used as a verb phrase, get the goods means to receive or be given the necessary information, facts, or evidence.

Examples:

1. The detective finally managed to get the goods on the suspect after months of investigation.

2. I tried to get the goods on the new project by talking to my coworkers.

Sense 2:

Idiom:

As an idiom, get the goods is used to describe the act of obtaining or acquiring something valuable or beneficial.

Examples:

1. By working hard and staying focused, you can get the goods and achieve your goals.

2. The company is offering a special discount, so hurry up and get the goods while they last!

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