diff --git a/flashprog.c b/flashprog.c
index 0a94c63..3e14385 100644
--- a/flashprog.c
+++ b/flashprog.c
@@ -1881,9 +1881,6 @@
 	if (verify && !all_skipped) {
 		msg_cinfo("Verifying flash... ");
 
-		/* Work around chips which need some time to calm down. */
-		programmer_delay(1000*1000);
-
 		if (verify_all)
 			combine_image_by_layout(flashctx, newcontents, oldcontents);
 		ret = verify_by_layout(flashctx, verify_layout, curcontents, newcontents);