What does “Move the goalposts” mean?
Move the goalposts
Meaning: To change the rules or requirements unfairly after a process has already begun, making it more difficult for someone to succeed or achieve something.
Cambiar las reglas a mitad del juego
Significado: Cambiar las reglas o requisitos de manera injusta después de que un proceso ya ha comenzado, haciendo más difícil que alguien tenga éxito o logre algo.
Mudar as regras no meio do jogo
Significado: Alterar as regras ou requisitos de forma injusta depois que um processo já começou, tornando mais difícil para alguém ter sucesso ou alcançar algo.
Déplacer les poteaux de but
Signification: Changer les règles ou les exigences de manière injuste après qu'un processus a déjà commencé, rendant plus difficile pour quelqu'un de réussir ou d'atteindre quelque chose.
Die Torpfosten verschieben
Bedeutung: Die Regeln oder Anforderungen unfair ändern, nachdem ein Prozess bereits begonnen hat, wodurch es für jemanden schwieriger wird, erfolgreich zu sein oder etwas zu erreichen.
Spostare i pali della porta
Significato: Cambiare le regole o i requisiti in modo ingiusto dopo che un processo è già iniziato, rendendo più difficile per qualcuno avere successo o raggiungere qualcosa.
Kuralları sonradan değiştirmek
Anlam: Bir süreç zaten başladıktan sonra kuralları veya gereksinimleri haksız bir şekilde değiştirmek, birinin başarılı olmasını veya bir şeyi başarmasını daha zor hale getirmek.
随意更改规则
意思: 在过程已经开始后不公平地更改规则或要求，使某人更难成功或达成目标。
ゴールポストを動かす
意味: プロセスが既に始まった後に、ルールや要件を不公平に変更し、誰かが成功したり何かを達成したりすることをより難しくすること。
골포스트를 옮기다
의미: 과정이 이미 시작된 후에 규칙이나 요구 사항을 불공정하게 변경하여 누군가가 성공하거나 무언가를 달성하는 것을 더 어렵게 만드는 것.
Dialogue
11:20:05 - I finally submitted the project report after three rounds of revisions. Thought I was done.
11:20:09 - And then?
11:20:14 - Then my manager said now we also need a cost-benefit analysis and stakeholder feedback summary. They totally moved the goalposts.
11:20:18 - That's frustrating. At least ask for more time if they're adding new requirements.