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Get the goods on Meaning in English

expression

GETH-thuh-GOODZ-awn
get-thuh-GOODZ-on

التعريف

To find secret or damaging information about someone, usually to use it against them.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal, often used regarding scandals, crime, or gossip. Implies having solid proof or evidence. Usually heard in detective stories, news, or when people talk about exposing wrongdoing. Do not use for neutral information gathering.

جمل نموذجية

The reporter tried to get the goods on the mayor.

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They finally got the goods on the thief.

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She hired a detective to get the goods on her business partner.

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If you want to take him down, you need to get the goods on him first.

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Rumor has it the lawyer managed to get the goods on her rival.

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Everyone's afraid of her because she can get the goods on just about anyone.

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