To alter the agreed basis, scope, standards or target of a procedure or task during its course, especially to do so to someone's advantage.
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- A metaphor of British origin derived from association football, from the idea that it is difficult for a player to kick the ball into the goal if it is moved.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
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