Shift your ground

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To change your opinion or position on a particular issue.

During the debate, he had to shift his ground to win over the audience.
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Often appears as...

  • shift your political ground
  • the party has shifted its ground
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Persuasion Tactic

Used when reconsidering a viewpoint to persuade others or show flexibility in discussion.

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To reach an agreement, the diplomat had to shift his ground on trade policies.
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Context Sensitivity

Implies adjusting your opinion because of new arguments or evidence presented.

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After seeing the data, the scientist shifted her ground on the hypothesis.
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Avoid Stubbornness

Shows that being open-minded is often favorable in complex issues or negotiations.

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In the face of overwhelming facts, it's wise to shift your ground.
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