shift one's ground

To change one's opinion in a way that contradicts what one has previously held.

Japanese Meaning

これまでの意見や立場と矛盾するように、見解を変えること

To shift one's ground after making a public promise undermined the leader's credibility.

公の約束をした後に立場を変えることはその指導者の信用を損なった。

Sense（1）

To change one's opinion in a way that contradicts what one has previously held.

shifts one's ground

（ present singular third-person ）

shifting one's ground

（ participle present ）

shifted one's ground

（ participle past ）

shifted one's ground

（ past ）