have the goods イディオム
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.
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To accurately accept the accomplishment or aptitude appropriate to accomplish in a accurate pursuit; to accept what it takes. I apperceive that kid is small, but I'm cogent you, he has the goods—you'll appetite him on your basketball team. So you're vouching for Sarah? Does she accept the goods?Learn more: good, have
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