“Move the goalposts”
Définition
To change the rules or requirements unfairly.
Exemples
Examples
“They keep moving the goalposts after each review.”
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They keep moving the goalposts after each review.Compare with the original example
They keep moving the goalposts after each review.
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- What does "Move the goalposts" mean?
- "Move the goalposts" means to change the rules or requirements unfairly.
- How do you use "Move the goalposts" in a sentence?
- Example: "They keep moving the goalposts after each review."
- Should I interpret "Move the goalposts" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.