a hard/tough act to follow
noun phrase
: someone or something that has been so successful that it is very difficult for the person or thing coming next to be as good
Yesterday's thrilling victory will be a tough act to follow.
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All eyes are now on Bond’s new Amazonian masters, Amy Pascal and David Heyman, who definitely have a tough act to follow.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 2 May 2025
But The First Law’s nine-book arc is a tough act to follow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
After an instant classic of a main event on WrestleMania Saturday, Night 2 will have a tough act to follow.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 2 May 2025
But The First Law’s nine-book arc is a tough act to follow.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
After an instant classic of a main event on WrestleMania Saturday, Night 2 will have a tough act to follow.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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“A hard/tough act to follow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20hard%2Ftough%20act%20to%20follow. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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