How to Pronounce "tall order"
expression
ˈtɔɫ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
TAWL OR-der
tˈɔːl/ /ˈɔːdɐ
TAWL AW-duh
Definition
A requirement, task, or request that is very difficult to achieve or fulfill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔɫ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
British English
tˈɔːl/ /ˈɔːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWL OR-der
UK
TAWL AW-duh
Listen in Context
Finishing this project in two days is a tall order.
Winning the championship will be a tall order for our team.
Climbing that mountain in one day is a tall order.
Getting him to apologize? Now that's a tall order!