Meaning of 'Move the goalposts'
What does the saying 'Move the goalposts' mean?
Idiom: Move the goalposts
Meaning:
When people move the goalposts, they change the standards required for something to their advantage.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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