a tall order

Meanings

• Noun

  An order or task that is difficult to accomplish or requires a great deal of effort.

  - "The project was a tall order for the small team."
  - "I gave the assistant a tall order to complete before the deadline."

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Variants

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tall order , tall order to fill

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Etymology

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The phrase 'a tall order' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century. It comes from the idea of a tall glass or mug being a difficult order to fill due to its height.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'a tall order' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and music.

2. In the movie 'The Godfather', Michael Corleone is given a tall order when he is asked to take over the family business after his father is shot.

3. In the song 'A Tall Order' by The Clash, the lyrics describe a person who is 'asking for a tall order' when they request a drink from the bartender.

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Related Concepts

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1. challenge: A tall order is a type of challenge that requires a significant amount of effort or skill to complete.

2. obstacle: An obstacle is a tall order that must be overcome in order to achieve a goal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'a tall order' has been used metaphorically to describe a difficult or challenging task. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes a party at Gatsby's mansion as 'beyond anything I had ever imagined... a tall order for the newcomer.'

How to Memorize "a tall order"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'a tall order', visualize a tall glass or mug that is difficult to fill.
   - Imagine yourself taking on a difficult task and successfully completing it.
   - Visualize the steps required to complete the tall order and check them off one by one.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'a tall order' with the idea of a challenging or difficult task.
   - Think of a time when you took on a difficult challenge and succeeded, and use that experience to help memorize the phrase.
   - Associate the phrase with a specific image or mental picture to help remember it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T.A.L.L. to remember the definition of 'a tall order': 'T' stands for 'task', 'A' stands for 'arduous', 'L' stands for 'large', and 'L' stands for 'order'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'tall' and the word 'order' to help remember the definition.
   - Use a mnemonic device such as rhyming or repetition to help remember the phrase.

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