How to Pronounce "a tough act to follow"
expression
uh TUHF-AKT tuh FAH-loh
uh TUHF-AKT too FOL-oh
Definition
Used to describe someone or something very impressive, making it difficult for anyone else to do as well or better afterward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtəf/ /ˈækt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈfɑɫoʊ
British English
æɪ/ /tˈʌf/ /ˈækt/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɒləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh TUHF-AKT tuh FAH-loh
UK
uh TUHF-AKT too FOL-oh
Listen in Context
Ms. Lee is a tough act to follow as a teacher.
That performance was a tough act to follow.
He knew his predecessor was a tough act to follow.
After that speech, you're a tough act to follow!