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’s a tall order for a compact book, especially given its subject’s long, complicated life.
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As in the tall order of Wemby and the Spurs, in their lone visit of the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Wall Street analyst Rich Greenfield has a tall order for Josh D’Amaro.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Replacing your leading scorer, who doubles as the conference’s top marksman from long range, is a tall order.
—Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
As in the tall order of Wemby and the Spurs, in their lone visit of the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Wall Street analyst Rich Greenfield has a tall order for Josh D’Amaro.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Replacing your leading scorer, who doubles as the conference’s top marksman from long range, is a tall order.
—Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tall order
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“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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