Meanings
How to pronounce "move the goalposts":
AU
To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Example: "This is a Government that meets its economic targets and does not move the goalposts."
Example: "We were given a moving date, and an exchange date, but the buyers kept moving the goalposts and giving us a later date."
Example Sentences
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Politicians often move the goalposts when it comes to fulfilling their campaign promises.