shift (one's) ground

shift (one's) ground

To adopt a different viewpoint or opinion. I was shocked when Liz suddenly shifted her ground and started seeing things as I did.
See also: ground, shift
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

shift one's ground

Fig. to change one's opinions or arguments, often without being challenged or opposed. At first Jack and I were on opposite sides, but he suddenly shifted ground and started agreeing with me. Jim has very fixed views. You won't find him shifting his ground.
See also: ground, shift
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

shift your ground

say or write something that contradicts something you have previously written or said.
See also: ground, shift
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

shift your ˈground

(usually disapproving) change your opinion or position, especially during an argument or a discussion: He’s shifted his ground on many major policy issues. OPPOSITE: stand fast/firm
See also: ground, shift
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • shift ground
  • shift your ground
  • in the ground
  • to ground
  • cut the ground from under someone
  • cut the ground out from under
  • cut the ground out from under (one)
  • cut the ground from under
  • cut the ground from under (someone)
  • hit the ground running