goods

goods
goods [ gudz ] noun plural ***
1. ) objects produced for sale:
a store specializing in leather goods
stolen goods: Wilkins was found in possession of $8,000 worth of stolen goods.
goods and services: The cost of household goods and services fell.
2. ) objects that someone owns that can be moved from one place to another: POSSESSIONS
come up with the goods/deliver the goods INFORMAL
to do what you have said you will do or what people expect
get the goods on someone INFORMAL
to find proof that someone has done something bad
the goods INFORMAL
exactly what is needed or wanted

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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