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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Powers says selecting a single winner is a tall order.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Defeating Graham in the general election could be a tall order in deep-red South Carolina.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
That could be a tall order given its heavy losses and erratic leadership.
—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
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Defeating Graham in the general election could be a tall order in deep-red South Carolina.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
That could be a tall order given its heavy losses and erratic leadership.
—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
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“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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