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move the goalposts
IPA(Pronunciation)
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（慣用表現）合意した目標やルールを、交渉や議論の途中で不公平に変更すること。 / 交渉中に、あらかじめ定めた条件を都合に合わせて変動させ、合意に達するのを困難にする行為。
（ present singular third-person ）
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(idiomatic) 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.
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move the goalposts
When she realized we were close to finalizing the contract, she tried to move the goalposts by insisting on new conditions.
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When she realized we were close to finalizing the contract, she tried to move the goalposts by insisting on new conditions.
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