| 词组 | a tough act to follow |
| 释义 | Idiom a tough act to follow so good that whatever happens next is not likely to seem as good.The last mayor was one of the most beloved in the city's history, which means Mike Ransom has a tough act to follow. a tough act to followSomeone 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. tough act to followand hard act to followFig. a difficult presentation or performance to follow or improve upon with one's own performance. Bill's speech was excellent. It was a tough act to follow, but my speech was good also. In spite of the fact that I had a tough act to follow, I did my best. a hard/tough act to ˈfollowa 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. tough act to followSee hard act to follow. |
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