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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That could be a tall order given its heavy losses and erratic leadership.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
When Bill Lawrence was searching for someone funny who could ice skate to fill the recurring role on Rooster, the series’ co-creator found that to be a surprisingly tall order in Hollywood.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Those two would be playing immediately at many schools, but each will need to beat out one among Josh Moore, Dylan Upshaw, Cam Vaughn or Vandrevius Jacobs for rotation spots three through sixth — and that’s a tall order.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The state spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and keeping track of it all is a tall order.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 14 May 2026
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026
When Bill Lawrence was searching for someone funny who could ice skate to fill the recurring role on Rooster, the series’ co-creator found that to be a surprisingly tall order in Hollywood.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Those two would be playing immediately at many schools, but each will need to beat out one among Josh Moore, Dylan Upshaw, Cam Vaughn or Vandrevius Jacobs for rotation spots three through sixth — and that’s a tall order.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The state spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and keeping track of it all is a tall order.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 14 May 2026
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“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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