Just when I think I’m getting close to succeeding, they move the goalposts on me.
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Goalposts
Synonyms for "goalposts" (11 found)
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Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
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8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesAmerican football goalpostsfield goalpostsgoalposts crossbargoalposts uprightssoccer goalpostsstadium goalposts
Sample sentences
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We threw down our coats to make goalposts.
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