tall order

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

But this is a tall order, not just because of the long history between South Korea and Japan but also because of the strong pushback Yoon is likely to face domestically from critics of Tokyo.

From Washington Post

If that seems like a tall order, having an intention to forgive can be a start,” said Brach.

From Washington Post

Despite the Taliban gains elsewhere across Afghanistan, an attack on the well-fortified city of Kabul still would be a tall order for the insurgent group.

From Washington Times

“We want to create a place that represents what they had in their head. It’s a tall order.”

From Los Angeles Times

Apart from being a cruel twist of irony, this is a tall order, as these applicants are often deeply rooted in the United States.

From The Verge

Related Words

• arduous
• challenging
• intimidating
• onerous
• powerful
• tough
• tremendous