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Tall order
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una tarea difícil, una petición poco razonable
a very difficult or unreasonable request
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "tall order" and when to use it?
The idiom "tall order" is used to describe a demand, task, or request that is challenging, difficult, or ambitious. The origin of this expression is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century and is likely derived from the idea of reaching for something that is physically out of reach or beyond one's grasp.
Example
Completing the entire project by tomorrow is a tall order considering the amount of work involved and the tight deadline.
Completar todo el proyecto para mañana es una tarea difícil, considerando la cantidad de trabajo involucrado y la fecha límite ajustada.
Asking him to climb Mount Everest without any prior training is a tall order.
Pedirle que suba al Monte Everest sin ninguna preparación previa es una tarea difícil. Requiere una amplia experiencia en montañismo y una buena preparación física.
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