Shift your ground
phrase
To change your opinion or position on a particular issue.
During the debate, he had to shift his ground to win over the audience.
Often appears as...
- shift your political ground
- the party has shifted its ground
phrase
In sports, to change the position or strategy.
The team had to shift their ground to counter the aggressive play from the opposition.
Often appears as...
- shift the defensive ground
- the football team shifted their ground
Usage tips
Sporting
phrase
To change your opinion or position on a particular issue.
During the debate, he had to shift his ground to win over the audience.
Often appears as...
- shift your political ground
- the party has shifted its ground
phrase
In sports, to change the position or strategy.
The team had to shift their ground to counter the aggressive play from the opposition.
Often appears as...
- shift the defensive ground
- the football team shifted their ground
Usage tips
Sporting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasion Tactic
Used when reconsidering a viewpoint to persuade others or show flexibility in discussion.
To reach an agreement, the diplomat had to shift his ground on trade policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitivity
Implies adjusting your opinion because of new arguments or evidence presented.
After seeing the data, the scientist shifted her ground on the hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stubbornness
Shows that being open-minded is often favorable in complex issues or negotiations.
In the face of overwhelming facts, it's wise to shift your ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasion Tactic
Used when reconsidering a viewpoint to persuade others or show flexibility in discussion.
To reach an agreement, the diplomat had to shift his ground on trade policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitivity
Implies adjusting your opinion because of new arguments or evidence presented.
After seeing the data, the scientist shifted her ground on the hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stubbornness
Shows that being open-minded is often favorable in complex issues or negotiations.
In the face of overwhelming facts, it's wise to shift your ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasion Tactic
Used when reconsidering a viewpoint to persuade others or show flexibility in discussion.
To reach an agreement, the diplomat had to shift his ground on trade policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Sensitivity
Implies adjusting your opinion because of new arguments or evidence presented.
After seeing the data, the scientist shifted her ground on the hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stubbornness
Shows that being open-minded is often favorable in complex issues or negotiations.
In the face of overwhelming facts, it's wise to shift your ground.
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