Idiom Focus: Business Idioms 38

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.

deliver the goods: fulfill expectations, do what you say you’re going to do.

Example:

Most salesmen have a persuasive spiel, but Tom is unique in his ability to deliver the goods.

by a long shot: by a great amount, by far.

Example:

The current ad campaign is much more successful than the old one, by a long shot.

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