| 词组 | a tall order |
| 释义 | tall orderA particularly difficult task to complete or accomplish. The boss wants me to compile 100 pages of data each day, which is a pretty tall order if you ask me. Baking hundreds of cupcakes in one night is a tall order, but I think we can manage it. a tall orderCOMMON If something is a tall order, it is going to be very difficult to do or get. Financing your studies may seem like a tall order, but there is plenty of help available. I've got to beat him by four shots tomorrow, and that's a very tall order. Note: An old meaning of `tall' is large or excessive. a tall ordersomething that is difficult to accomplish. 1998 Times But the UK economy had to slow down somewhat, and gliding it down to exactly the right spot was a tall order. a ˌtall ˈordera very difficult task or request: Finishing this work by the end of the week is a tall order, but I’ll try. OPPOSITE: child’s play |
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