Web www.englishdaily626.com   [ Movie Reviews | Common Sentences | Glossary of Correct Usage | High School Vocab | Questions & Answers | Sample Letters ] [ Movies Lines | Advertisements | Words Differentiation | Common Errors | Songs | Links ] <<Prev Conversation Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary   English Daily Conversation   Learn grammar by example   Learn American idioms       Move the goalposts !!! Gail I can't believe the sales target has been changed again. Nicky Neither can I. I was so close, and now it's gone up to a million dollars. I'll never get a bonus now. Gail It's totally unfair. They keep moving the goalposts. Nicky I'm two steps away from walking out. Gail Really ? Nicky Yeah ! I've had it. Gail I haven't. Can I have your desk ?    Explanation :   Move the goalposts - to change the aims of an activity to ensure the desired results   Example :  I see no reason to move the goalposts at all.       On the verge of bankruptcy We slept through our alarm Things look pretty pricey These things are name brands All messed up You'll see the light Have a one-track mind Put you out Get decked out Keep up with I'm beat Get a load of that Brain freeze When it comes to haggling It seems to be catching on I'm up for that I'll pass   Conversation 01 Conversation 02 Conversation 03 Conversation 04 Conversation 05 Conversation 06 Conversation 07 Conversation 08 Conversation 09 Conversation 10 Conversation 11 Conversation 12     Common English mistakes   Ancient Chinese stories   Learn English Proverbs   American Slang expressions

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