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hard act to follow
Also, tough act to follow. An outstanding performance or individual. For example, Lucy was a terrific group leader—hers is a hard act to follow, or Bob's record is excellent—it will be a tough act to follow. This expression, dating from about 1900, was originally used for a particularly good vaudeville act that made the next act look poor by comparison. It soon was extended to other enterprises.
Example Sentences
They had a very hard act to follow given Schmeichel's legendary status at a club where he played 398 times over eight seasons.
In that respect, it was a hard act to follow.
BBC Culture reviewer Nicholas Barber said the sequel was a "solid" effort given that number one was "a hard act to follow".
Alastair Campbell, who co-presents The Rest Is Politics podcast, said Lineker would be "a very hard act to follow", Sky News reported.
He should leave with grateful thanks for what he achieved - incoming manager Julen Lopetegui has a hard act to follow.
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