How to Pronounce "a tall order"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɔɫ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
uh TAWL OR-der
æɪ/ /tˈɔːl/ /ˈɔːdɐ
uh TAWL AW-duh
Definition
Used to describe something that is very difficult to do or achieve, often more than what is reasonable to expect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɔɫ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
British English
æɪ/ /tˈɔːl/ /ˈɔːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh TAWL OR-der
UK
uh TAWL AW-duh
Listen in Context
Finishing all this work in one day is a tall order.
Winning against the champion is a tall order for our team.
For a child, reading a 500-page book can be a tall order.
Convincing her to change her mind is a tall order, but you can try.