goalposts

[US]/ˈɡəʊlpəʊsts/
[UK]/ˈɡoʊlpoʊsts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(plural) vertical posts that form the goal in sports like football and hockey

Phrases & Collocations

move goalposts

goalposts shift

set goalposts

goalposts defined

goalposts established

goalposts moved

goalposts reached

goalposts aligned

goalposts adjusted

goalposts set

Example Sentences

the coach moved the goalposts to make the game more challenging.

in negotiations, it’s common for the goalposts to shift.

they constantly change the goalposts to confuse the players.

setting clear goalposts is essential for project success.

don’t let the goalposts keep moving; stay focused on your objectives.

she felt frustrated when the goalposts were moved halfway through the project.

the team struggled to adapt as the goalposts kept changing.

when the goalposts are unclear, it leads to confusion.

he was frustrated by how often the goalposts were adjusted.

we need to establish fixed goalposts for this initiative.

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