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Tall order
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a very difficult or unreasonable request
Idiom
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
tall orders
What 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.
Examples
Finishing all this by tomorrow is a tall order.
