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Tall order
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苛刻要求, 艰巨任务
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.
考虑到所涉及的工作量和紧迫的截止日期，明天之前完成整个项目是一个艰巨任务。
Asking him to climb Mount Everest without any prior training is a tall order.
让他在没有任何训练的情况下攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项艰巨任务。这需要广泛的登山经验和身体素质。
