Phrases with «goal posts»

The phrase "goal posts" refers to the vertical bars or poles that are used in some sports, like football or soccer, to mark the area where players can score points. The phrase is often used figuratively to describe when someone changes the rules or expectations in order to make it harder to achieve a goal or to criticize someone for doing so. Full definition

Sentences with «goal posts»

There is nothing in my religion that involve moving goal posts to accommodate science. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Today, we are witnessing a shift of goal post. (citifmonline.com)
As students listen, they are encouraged to say the thing they think is best about each presenter's work, based on a checklist of learning goals posted for the assignment. (ascd.org)
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Phrases with «goal posts»

Sentences with «goal posts»

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