Third-person singular simple present indicative form of move the goal posts

plural of officer of the court

(UK, often humorous or ironic) Worthy, distinguished or important people, especially when gathered together.

In a precarious situation, it is wiser to act decisively and be judged by a jury than to be killed through inaction.

present participle of kick against the pricks

Be quick; do not waste time.

simple past tense and past participle of turn the tide

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kick against the pricks

simple past tense and past participle of kick against the pricks

(informal, vulgar) To tell someone an obvious lie.