Synonyms for tall order
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : awr-der |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔr dər |
Top 10 synonyms for tall order Other synonyms for the word tall order
Définition 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
- “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
Antonyms for tall order
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