How to Pronounce "a hard act to follow"
expression
uh HARD AKT tuh FAH-loh
uh HAHD AKT tuh FOL-oh
Definition
If someone or something is a hard act to follow, they are so impressive or successful that it is difficult for others to do as well afterward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈækt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈfɑɫoʊ
British English
æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /ˈækt/ /tˈuː/ /fˈɒləʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HARD AKT tuh FAH-loh
UK
uh HAHD AKT tuh FOL-oh
Listen in Context
After her amazing performance, she's a hard act to follow.
Our old manager was a hard act to follow.
Winning the award made her a hard act to follow.
You did such a great job that you’re a hard act to follow.