a tall order
orders are orders
commands must be obeyed, however much you may disagree with them
out of order
not in normal sequence
(of a machine) not working
(of behaviour) improper or unacceptable – informal
a tall order
something that is difficult to accomplish
1998 - Times - But the UK economy had to slow down somewhat and gliding it down to exactly the right spot was a tall order.
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