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Move Goalposts Action Change Rules Conditions We’ve Set

Phrase/Idiom move the goalposts
Definition During a course of action, if someone moves the goalposts they change the rules or conditions.
Example We’ve set the objectives for next year. Let’s hope the manager won’t move the goalposts.

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