'Brought' and 'bought' would not be correct

[Looloo]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", question 1

"I didn't think he was capable of meeting the unrealistic sales goal he set for himself. He really ......... the goods this month by not only meeting but surpassing the goal he set for himself. I think a promotion might be in order, John," Lisa, his boss, told her boss.

(a) brought
(b) bought
(c) delivered
(d) absconded

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #558 "English Slang Idioms (196)", answer 1

"I didn't think he was capable of meeting the unrealistic sales goal he set for himself. He really delivered the goods this month by not only meeting but surpassing the goal he set for himself. I think a promotion might be in order, John," Lisa, his boss, told her boss.

Correct answer: (c) delivered

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"I didn't think he was capable of meeting the unrealistic sales goal he set for himself. He really brought the goods this month by not only meeting but surpassing the goal he set for himself. I think a promotion might be in order, John," Lisa, his boss, told her boss.
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[Gray]

He is a salesman, so 'delivered' is the only correct option. 'Brought' and 'bought' would not be correct.
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