tall order
Plural
tall orders
1
a very difficult or unreasonable request
The idiom "tall order" is used to describe a demand, task, or request that is challenging, difficult, or ambitious. The origin of this expression is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century and is likely derived from the idea of reaching for something that is physically out of reach or beyond one's grasp.
- Completing the entire project by tomorrow is a tall order considering the amount of work involved and the tight deadline.
- Asking him to climb Mount Everest without any prior training is a tall order.It requires extensive mountaineering experience and physical preparedness.
- The coach expects the team to win every game this season, which is a tall order considering the tough competition they will face.
- Writing a novel in a month is a tall order for most authors, as it typically takes much longer to develop and refine a full-length book.
- The new employee was given a tall order on their first day, being asked to deliver a critical presentation to a room full of executives.
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