Antonyms for tall order


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : awr-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔr dər


Definition of tall order

Origin :
  • c.1200, "give order to, to arrange in order," from order (n.). Meaning "to give orders for or to" is from 1540s. Related: Ordered; ordering.
  • As in formidable : adj difficult, overwhelming
  • As in uphill struggle : noun difficult project
Example sentences :
  • “A tall order that,” said Cleek with one of his curious, one-sided smiles.
  • Extract from : « Cleek of Scotland Yard » by Thomas W. Hanshew
  • It was a tall order, that; but as the bridge was up there was no other way.
  • Extract from : « The Valley of Fear » by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "That is rather a tall order, Prince," rejoined Nugent, watching the other narrowly.
  • Extract from : « A Traitor's Wooing » by Headon Hill
  • A tall order indeed, all had to pack up and stow away what we were leaving behind.
  • Extract from : « The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" » by George Davidson
  • This was a tall order, owing to the very wet weather we have been having lately—up to the eyes in mud.
  • Extract from : « The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) » by James Edward Parrott
  • "That's a tall order for one man," Jason said calmly—much calmer than he really felt.
  • Extract from : « The Ethical Engineer » by Henry Maxwell Dempsey
  • Two men being killed on one horse seems rather a tall order, yet it is perfectly true.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of a War Correspondent » by George Lynch
  • That was a tall order, and in spite of all of youth's enthusiasm was enough to make any young fellow nervous.
  • Extract from : « Rung Ho! » by Talbot Mundy
  • This may seem a tall order, but a half-back should be both a forward and a half-back combined.
  • Extract from : « Association Football » by John Cameron
  • It may be rather a tall order just at present, but the suggestion is worthy of consideration.
  • Extract from : « Association Football » by John Cameron

Synonyms for tall order

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