tall order

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Englisch - Englisch
A big job; a difficult challenge

Frank Macedo . . . said creating that many jobs in three years is a tall order..

a formidable task or requirement; "finishing in time was a tall order but we did it"
a formidable task or requirement; "finishing in time was a tall order but we did it
tall order

    Silbentrennung

    tall or·der

    Türkische aussprache

    tôl ôrdır

    Aussprache

    /ˈtôl ˈôrdər/ /ˈtɔːl ˈɔːrdɜr/

    Etymologie

    [ 'tol ] (adjective.) 15th century. Middle English, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick.
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