goalpost
/ˈgoʊlˌpoʊst/
noun
plural
goalposts
plural
goalposts
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOALPOST
[count]
:
one of two upright posts that form part of the goal in various games (such as soccer, hockey, and football)
move/shift the goalposts
:
to change the rules or requirements in a way that makes success more difficult