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 alone will be a tall order.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Transportation officials are encouraging Houston drivers to plan ahead for longer commutes, work from home, or use alternative travel options, including buses and light rail — a tall order in a region where only 2% of workers use public transportation.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Even if Sanderson is healthy enough to play, the Senators coming back against the Canes will be a tall order.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Plans have been designed to keep the NFL draft safe from the unexpected, which is a tall order with no room for error.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Transportation officials are encouraging Houston drivers to plan ahead for longer commutes, work from home, or use alternative travel options, including buses and light rail — a tall order in a region where only 2% of workers use public transportation.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
Even if Sanderson is healthy enough to play, the Senators coming back against the Canes will be a tall order.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Plans have been designed to keep the NFL draft safe from the unexpected, which is a tall order with no room for error.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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