“A tall order”

Definition

A difficult task or demand.

Examples

Examples

“Creating 500 quality idioms is a tall order.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "A tall order" mean?
"A tall order" means a difficult task or demand..
How do you use "A tall order" in a sentence?
Example: "Creating 500 quality idioms is a tall order."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A tall order"?
Сложная задача или требование. / Դժվար առաջադրանք կամ պահանջ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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