Get The Goods (Verb)
Meaning
Discover some bad or hidden information about; "She got the goods on her co-worker after reading his e-mail".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- After weeks of investigating, the detective finally got the goods on the corrupt politician.
- The journalist got the goods on the company by interviewing former employees.
- It took months for the whistleblower to get the goods on her boss and expose his shady dealings.
- During the trial, the prosecutor got the goods on the defendant, revealing his false alibi.
- The activist got the goods on the polluters, releasing incriminating documents that sparked outrage.