tall order
A goal that is hard to fulfill or achieve, as in Getting a thousand new subscribers is a tall order indeed. This expression uses tall in the sense of “impressively great” or “difficult.” [c. 1900]
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How to use tall order in a sentence
It really isn't a tall order to scare Americans these days, and in particular our delicate representatives in Washington.
The Fear About Things That Won't Kill Us Is Killing Us | Cliff Schecter | October 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis is a tall order, especially for a president even Sen. Dianne Feinstein calls “too cautious.”
Taking appropriate care of a broken leg in a cast can be a tall order for a young girl.
Taylor Swift’s Surprise, Comic Flight Attendant, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | April 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf they can work something out there, even then I think a broader solution is a pretty tall order, no?
We were given a reprieve but it was still quite a tall order.
It is a pretty tall order, my friends, and be careful lest you who would destroy be not destroyed.
Nat Goodwin's Book | Nat C. GoodwinTwo men being killed on one horse seems rather a tall order, yet it is perfectly true.
Impressions of a War Correspondent | George LynchThat was a tall order, and in spite of all of youth's enthusiasm was enough to make any young fellow nervous.
Rung Ho! | Talbot Mundy“A tall order that,” said Cleek with one of his curious, one-sided smiles.
Cleek of Scotland Yard | Thomas W. HanshewIt was a tall order, that; but as the bridge was up there was no other way.
The Valley of Fear | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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