Goalposts

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of goalpost form-of, plural
  2. 2
    a 7-10 split

Example

More examples

"Just when I think I’m getting close to succeeding, they move the goalposts on me."

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