Meanings
How to pronounce "running target":
AU
A target that is towed across a range as the shooter shoots.
A goal that changes as effort is made to reach the goal.
A standard of performance set by the first-placed competitor that lower-placed competitors try to exceed.
Example Sentences
1
The detective realized that catching the notorious criminal was a running target as he always seemed one step ahead.
2
Trying to persuade my boss to change his mind about the project is a running target because he is quite stubborn.
3
Her attempts to keep up with the latest fashion trends felt like a running target as styles were constantly changing.
4
Navigating through rush hour traffic can seem like a running target, with cars constantly cutting in front of you.
5
Achieving work-life balance can sometimes feel like a running target as demands from both sides constantly change.
