TALL ORDER Definition & Meaning

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tall order

A goal that is hard to fulfill or achieve, as in Getting a thousand new subscribers is a tall order indeed. This expression uses tall in the sense of “impressively great” or “difficult.” [c. 1900]

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Yes, it will be a tall order, legal experts say.

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A tall order coming off the worst season in franchise history.

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A priority maybe, but it's still a hugely tall order because it's all about compromise.

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The city has announced the 2028 Games will not allow cars, a tall order after plans were nixed to expand the area's transit system.

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It will be a tall order requiring extraordinary political finesse to regain support on both flanks.

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