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move the goalposts
to change the rules in a situation in a way that is not fair, usually in order to make it more difficult for someone to achieve something

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English

move the goalposts
[British, American & Australian, American]
to change the rules in a situation in a way that is not fair, usually in order to make it more difficult for someone to achieve something.
My boss is never satisfied. Whenever I think I've done what he wants, he moves the goalposts.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

move the goalposts
unfairly change the conditions or rules of something that you are doing
Although we followed the rules when applying for the license, the government officials moved the goalposts and our application was rejected.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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