deliver on
idiom
: to do what is required by (a promise or pledge)
He failed to deliver on his promise.
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The thyme, caramelized onions, and au jus really deliver on the French onion recipe promise, and the meat and cheese amp up the deliciousness and heartiness.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
These high-waisted, wide-leg pants really deliver on all fronts, with a comfortable, buttery-soft fabric and chic flowy style.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
In his final interview before retirement, Nichols pushed back on critics’ assessment that the U.S. failed to deliver on Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Tesla has yet to deliver on Musk’s promise of offering truly autonomous vehicles.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
These high-waisted, wide-leg pants really deliver on all fronts, with a comfortable, buttery-soft fabric and chic flowy style.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
In his final interview before retirement, Nichols pushed back on critics’ assessment that the U.S. failed to deliver on Haiti.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Tesla has yet to deliver on Musk’s promise of offering truly autonomous vehicles.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Deliver on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliver%20on. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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