A tough act to follow Meaning in English

expression

US

uh TUHF-AKT tuh FAH-loh

UK

uh TUHF-AKT too FOL-oh

التعريف

Used to describe someone or something very impressive, making it difficult for anyone else to do as well or better afterward.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used about people (performers, bosses, leaders) but can describe events. Common after someone leaves a job or finishes a great performance. Usually slightly formal or neutral. Often used as a compliment: 'He's a tough act to follow.' Don't confuse with sarcastic statements—it is generally sincere.

• Spanish: un duro acto a seguir - alguien difícil de igualar
• Portuguese (BR): um exemplo difícil de superar - uma referência difícil de seguir
• Portuguese (PT): um exemplo difícil de superar - uma referência difícil de seguir
• Chinese (Simplified): 难以超越的人 - 很难效仿的榜样
• Chinese (Traditional): 難以超越的人 - 很難效仿的榜樣
• Hindi: मशक्कत वाला उदाहरण - जिसे पछाड़ना मुश्किल हो
• Arabic: شخص يصعب تقليده - قدوة يصعب الوصول إليها
• Bengali: অনুকরণ করা কঠিন - অনুসরণ করা কঠিন
• Russian: трудно превзойти - непросто заменить
• Japanese: 後に続くのが難しい人（こと） - 真似しづらい存在
• Vietnamese: khó vượt qua - khó noi theo
• Korean: 따라가기 힘든 존재 - 넘기 힘든 존재
• Turkish: yerini doldurmak zor - örnek alınması zor
• Urdu: پیروی کرنا مشکل - مثال بننا مشکل
• Indonesian: sosok yang sulit ditandingi - sulit untuk disamai

جمل نموذجية

Ms. Lee is a tough act to follow as a teacher.

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That performance was a tough act to follow.

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He knew his predecessor was a tough act to follow.

basic

After that speech, you're a tough act to follow!

natural

She's really a tough act to follow—everyone loved working with her.

natural

The championship team was a tough act to follow for the new players.

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