get the goods on someone

get the goods on (someone)

To obtain incriminating evidence or proof against someone. We know he's guilty, but we can't arrest him until we get the goods on him.
See also: get, good, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get (or have) the goods on someone

obtain (or possess) information about a person which may be used to their detriment. informal
See also: get, good, on, someone
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get the goods on someone

tv. to uncover incriminating evidence against someone. The IRS tried to get the goods on Rocko, but Rocko knows all the angles.
See also: get, good, on, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
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  • have the goods on (someone)
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  • get (something) on (someone)
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  • sing
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