How to Pronounce "deliver the goods"
expression
dih-LIV-er thuh GUDZ
dil-IV-uh thuh GUHDZ
Definition
To do what is expected or promised, especially to achieve good results. Used literally for giving someone the items they ordered, and figuratively for meeting expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɫɪvɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊdz
British English
dɪlˈɪvɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-LIV-er thuh GUDZ
UK
dil-IV-uh thuh GUHDZ
Listen in Context
He promised to fix the car, and he delivered the goods.
After winning the match, the coach said the team delivered the goods.
The company failed to deliver the goods this quarter.
Fans were worried about the new player, but he really delivered the goods last night.