Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tall-order
Phrase
/tɔːl ˈɔːdə/
Definition
A task or request that is particularly difficult or demanding.
Examples
- Completing this project in a week is a tall order for our team.
- Asking him to apologize after everything that happened is a tall order.
- It’s a tall order to expect her to join us for dinner after such a long day.
Meaning
The term ‘tall order’ is used to describe something that is unlikely to be achieved easily or may even be impossible to accomplish.
Synonyms
- difficult task
- hard request
- impossible demand
