tall order

Example Sentences

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But Burnham is not currently an MP and it would be a tall order for him to get back into the House of Commons, a process that involves winning a parliamentary by-election.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Still, for investors looking to cash their dividend checks and live off the income, accepting an annual payout of less than 1% may be a tall order.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The matchup is a tall order for Wright State, which won a First Four game in 2022 by beating Bryant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

But that might be a tall order, because of the need for a regulatory framework and broad diplomatic agreement on how and where such ships can operate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

My, my, my, that’s a tall order even for someone who’s seasoned as your friend the cap’n is...or was, whatever the case may be.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis