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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Trying to carve out its own path in the wake of Jurassic Park was a tall order. Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026 Powers says selecting a single winner is a tall order. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 That could be a tall order given its heavy losses and erratic leadership. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Defeating Graham in the general election could be a tall order in deep-red South Carolina. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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