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tall order

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tall order has 1 sense
  1. tall order, large order - a formidable task or requirement; "finishing in time was a tall order but we did it"
    --1 is a kind of undertaking, project, task, labor

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Tall Order

Definition: A difficult or demanding task that will require a lot of effort to accomplish.

Possible Senses and Usages:

  1. As a noun:
  2. a. A demanding request or requirement

    b. A challenge or task that seems daunting to complete

  3. As an adjective:
  4. a. Describing a task as difficult or challenging

    b. Referring to a person or thing that is exceptionally tall

Examples:

  1. Noun - Sense a:
  2. "Completing the project within a week's timeframe is a tall order."

    "She asked him to find a rare book in the library, which he considered a tall order."

  3. Noun - Sense b:
  4. "Winning the championship two years in a row will be a tall order for the team."

    "Getting all the kids ready for school on time every morning is quite a tall order for any parent."

  5. Adjective - Sense a:
  6. "Successfully organizing such a massive event is a tall order, but we believe in our team's abilities."

    "Becoming a professional athlete requires physical skills and mental strength, as it's a tall order to compete at that level."

  7. Adjective - Sense b:
  8. "Robert is a tall order, standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall."

    "The building's towering structure was a tall order, visible from miles away."

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