Idiom: Move The Yardsticks
Meanings
The phrase originates from American football, where every ten yards of forward progress by the offense moves the yardsticks ahead to measure the next ten yards of progress.
How to pronounce "move the yardsticks":
AU
To move the chains.
To make progress, as used in political and corporate venues to express proactive actions.
Example Sentences
1
We need to move the yardsticks in order to measure our progress accurately.
2
The new sales strategy will move the yardsticks for our company's growth.
3
The innovative product launch will move the yardsticks for our competitors.
4
The groundbreaking discoveries in space exploration move the yardsticks in understanding the universe.
