a hard act to follow

Related to a hard act to follow: tough act to follow

a hard act to follow

Someone or something so exemplary that it overshadows anything that follows. I don't know how Mel's replacement will be received by the staff. He was so admired and respected that he'll be a tough act to follow. That award-winning play will be a tough act to follow on Broadway.

See also: act, follow, hard

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hard act to follow

Also, tough act to follow. An outstanding performance or individual. For example, Lucy was a terrific group leader-hers is a hard act to follow, or Bob's record is excellent-it will be a tough act to follow. This expression, dating from about 1900, was originally used for a particularly good vaudeville act that made the next act look poor by comparison. It soon was extended to other enterprises.

See also: act, follow, hard

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a hard act to follow

COMMON If someone is a hard act to follow, they are so good at what they do that it will be difficult for anyone else to be as successful. Prince Charles has known his destiny since childhood. He knows too that his mother will be a hard act to follow. Note: Adjectives such as tough and difficult can be used instead of hard. There's no doubt Alex Ford's vision and hard work have played a major role in the museum's success. He'll be a tough act to follow.

See also: act, follow, hard

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a hard (or tough) act to follow

an achievement or performance which sets a standard difficult for others to measure up to.

1996 Independent Her determination and championing of tourism will be a tough act to follow.

See also: act, follow, hard

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a hard/tough act to ˈfollow

a person or a group that is so good or successful at something that it will be difficult for anyone else who comes after them to be as good or successful: The last head teacher achieved a lot — she’ll be a hard act to follow.

An act is one of several short pieces of entertainment in a show.

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释义	a hard act to follow Related to a hard act to follow: tough act to follow a hard act to follow Someone or something so exemplary that it overshadows anything that follows. I don't know how Mel's replacement will be received by the staff. He was so admired and respected that he'll be a tough act to follow. That award-winning play will be a tough act to follow on Broadway. See also: act, follow, hard Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hard act to follow Also, tough act to follow. An outstanding performance or individual. For example, Lucy was a terrific group leader-hers is a hard act to follow, or Bob's record is excellent-it will be a tough act to follow. This expression, dating from about 1900, was originally used for a particularly good vaudeville act that made the next act look poor by comparison. It soon was extended to other enterprises. See also: act, follow, hard The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a hard act to follow COMMON If someone is a hard act to follow, they are so good at what they do that it will be difficult for anyone else to be as successful. Prince Charles has known his destiny since childhood. He knows too that his mother will be a hard act to follow. Note: Adjectives such as tough and difficult can be used instead of hard. There's no doubt Alex Ford's vision and hard work have played a major role in the museum's success. He'll be a tough act to follow. See also: act, follow, hard Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a hard (or tough) act to follow an achievement or performance which sets a standard difficult for others to measure up to. 1996 Independent Her determination and championing of tourism will be a tough act to follow. See also: act, follow, hard Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a hard/tough act to ˈfollow a person or a group that is so good or successful at something that it will be difficult for anyone else who comes after them to be as good or successful: The last head teacher achieved a lot — she’ll be a hard act to follow. An act is one of several short pieces of entertainment in a show. See also: act, follow, hard, tough Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a hard/tough act to follow a tough act to follow hard act to follow tough act to follow How's this/that for (something)? how's this/that for a...? in a million (something) in a million hold (someone or something) up as an example hold up as an example
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