get the goods on|get|goods|have|have the goods on 成语
get the goods on|get|goods|have|have the goods on
v. phr., slang To find out true and, often, bad information about; discover what is wrong with; be able to prove the guilt of. Tell the truth, Johnny. We know who your girl is because we've got the goods on you. The police had the goods on the burglar before he came to trial.
Compare: HAVE SOMETHING ON.get the appurtenances on|get|goods|have|have the appurtenances on
v. phr., slang To acquisition out accurate and, often, bad advice about; ascertain what is amiss with; be able to prove the answerability of. Tell the truth, Johnny. We apperceive who your babe is because we've got the appurtenances on you. The badge had the appurtenances on the burglar afore he came to trial.
Compare: HAVE SOMETHING ON. Dictionary