to find or produce what is wanted or needed · to deliver what was promised
You've been searching high and low for that specific vintage jacket, or perhaps a unique ingredient for a special recipe. When you finally find it, you've definitely **come up with the goods**! 🎉 It's like a mini shopping victory!
💡 **Pro Tip!** This expression isn't just for shopping! It can be used in many situations where someone successfully delivers on an expectation or promise. Think of it as 'delivering the goods,' but with a slightly more active 'coming up with' nuance, implying discovery or effort to produce something specific. For example, 'The team really came up with the goods on that project!' 🏆
When would you use 'to come up with the goods'? A. 😭 When you failed to find the specific item you needed after a long search. B. 🥳 When you finally found the rare collector's item you've been looking for. C. 😴 When you are just browsing shops with no particular item in mind.