move the goalposts
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /muv stressed ði ˈɡoʊl.poʊst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /muv stressed ði ˈɡoʊl.poʊst/
Definition of move the goalposts words
- noun move the goalposts to change the aims of an activity to ensure the desired results 0
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Parts of speech for Move the goalposts
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move the goalposts popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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