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Idiom: Get The Goods On

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To acquire knowledge or develop evidence that reveals the truth about someone's character or behavior, especially criminal behavior.

Example Sentences

1
I managed to get the goods on my coworker after finding evidence of her stealing company supplies.
2
The detective spent weeks trying to get the goods on the suspected drug dealer.
3
The journalist was determined to get the goods on the corrupt politician.
4
The hacker was able to get the goods on the cybercriminals and expose their identities.
5
The attorney worked tirelessly to get the goods on the defendant and prove his guilt in court.

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