tall order
noun
informal
: something that is very difficult to do
Getting the project done on schedule is going to be a tall order.
That's a tall order to fill.
Examples of tall order in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With only two weeks to go in the spring legislative session, passing such a measure quickly might be a tall order, especially for Chicago lawmakers with an interest in keeping the team in the city.
—
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Even if the administration gets its way on the pay, bureaucratic and political issues, ramping up immigration enforcement to the scale proposed by Trump is a tall order logistically.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
In fairness to Ronaldo, making Valladolid a force was always a tall order.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Related Story 3 Healthy Recipes for Longevity from the ‘How Not to Age’ Cookbook
After hours spent tending to someone else’s needs, whipping up a balanced, satisfying meal packed with the proper nutrients can feel like a tall order.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tall order
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Even if the administration gets its way on the pay, bureaucratic and political issues, ramping up immigration enforcement to the scale proposed by Trump is a tall order logistically.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
In fairness to Ronaldo, making Valladolid a force was always a tall order.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Related Story 3 Healthy Recipes for Longevity from the ‘How Not to Age’ Cookbook
After hours spent tending to someone else’s needs, whipping up a balanced, satisfying meal packed with the proper nutrients can feel like a tall order.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tall order
Cite this Entry
“Tall order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tall%20order. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share