tall order
noun
informal
: something that is very difficult to do
Getting the project done on schedule is going to be a tall order.
That's a tall order to fill.
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Freshman forward Declan Wilson is a tall order who continues to grow for Burlington Central.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Developing an infield is a tall order but defense is usually a strength for teams coached by Rob Weil, a seven-time section champion.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Design Improving on a classic Porsche 911’s impeccable lines without killing the Bauhaus vibe is a tall order.
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That's a tall order, to say nothing of hitting the $30,000 price point Musk has in mind for it.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Developing an infield is a tall order but defense is usually a strength for teams coached by Rob Weil, a seven-time section champion.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Design Improving on a classic Porsche 911’s impeccable lines without killing the Bauhaus vibe is a tall order.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
That's a tall order, to say nothing of hitting the $30,000 price point Musk has in mind for it.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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