tall order
Meaning: Something difficult to accomplish.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
More idioms — Daily Life
- tan someone's hide — To spank a child's bottom as punishment.
- third-rate — Of poor quality.
- through thick and thin — In good times and bad times; steadfastly and loyally.
- throw down the gauntlet — To challenge someone to fight or argue.
- throw the book at someone — To give someone the harshest penalty or punishment allowed by law, or to impose any sever…
- throw one's hat into the ring — To announce one's candidacy for elected office.
More English idioms
- tickle someone's fancy — To please or amuse someone in a light-hearted way.
- tickled pink — Thoroughly pleased; very happy.
- tied to one's mother's apron strings — Emotionally or physically attached to one's mother beyond what is considered appropriate…
- tie the knot — To get married.
- tighten one's belt — To spend less money than one did previously.
- have time on one's hands — To have free time with nothing to do.
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