Goalposts

/ˈɡoʊlpoʊsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of goalpost; the vertical posts that mark the goal in sports.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'goalpost' by adding '-s.'

Kelly Says

Sports equipment gave us 'moving the goalposts,' one of English's most useful metaphors for arbitrarily changing the rules or standards of judgment—it's so effective that many people forget it comes from actual sports.

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