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tall order
adjective as in formidable
noun as in uphill struggle
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It really isn't a tall order to scare Americans these days, and in particular our delicate representatives in Washington.
This is a tall order, especially for a president even Sen. Dianne Feinstein calls “too cautious.”
Taking appropriate care of a broken leg in a cast can be a tall order for a young girl.
If they can work something out there, even then I think a broader solution is a pretty tall order, no?
We were given a reprieve but it was still quite a tall order.
It is a pretty tall order, my friends, and be careful lest you who would destroy be not destroyed.
Two men being killed on one horse seems rather a tall order, yet it is perfectly true.
That was a tall order, and in spite of all of youth's enthusiasm was enough to make any young fellow nervous.
“A tall order that,” said Cleek with one of his curious, one-sided smiles.
It was a tall order, that; but as the bridge was up there was no other way.
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On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tall order, such as: arduous, challenging, intimidating, onerous, powerful, and tough.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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