a tall order
Meaning: a challenging task or difficult requirement
Example: Telling a player to score six goals in one game is a tall order. Read more ➺
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Meaning: a challenging task or difficult requirement
Example: Telling a player to score six goals in one game is a tall order. Read more ➺
Meaning: handle a difficult period of time successfully
Example: There haven't been any tourists this year, and the hotels, campsites, and restaurants are having to weather the storm until things pick up again. Read more ➺
Meaning: something very difficult to understand
Example: I've no idea why Kelly can't make a spreadsheet, and it's not exactly rocket science is it? Read more ➺
Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation
Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺