Large order (original) (raw)

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I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A formidable task or requirementplay

Example:

finishing in time was a tall order but we did it

Synonyms:

large order; tall order

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("large order" is a kind of...):

labor; project; task; undertaking (any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted)

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