move the goalposts

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˈmuːv ðə ˈɡəʊlpəʊsts/|/ˈmuːv ðə ˈɡɔʊlpəʊsts/    美 /ˈmuːv ðə ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. 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. idiomatic
    — This is a Government that meets its economic targets and does not move the goalposts.

词形变化

moves the goalposts present,singular,third-person moving the goalposts participle,present moved the goalposts participle,past moved the goalposts past move the goal posts alternative

词源

A metaphor of British origin derived from association football (soccer), from the idea that it is difficult for a player to kick the ball into the goal if it is moved.
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