A hard/tough act to follow In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a hard/tough act to follow", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-04-25 03:04

Meaning of A hard/tough act to follow

Synonyms:

hold up as an example , smash a record

A hard/tough act to follow American noun phrase informal

The adjectives "hard" and "tough" could also be replaced by "difficult"

Someone or something is so good or successful that it's not possible for anyone or anything who comes after them to follow.

My dad is a difficult act to follow, but I'll do things in my own ways.

My best friend is a hard-working man. It will be a tough act to follow.

Her gold medal at the Olympic is a hard act to follow.

Their accomplishment was excellent, it would be a hard act to follow.

Other phrases about:

Tough as Nails

Strong body, mind or will

A1 at Lloyds

The top quality

hotsy-totsy

1. Good or fantastic

2. (of a person) Attractive, or sexy

3. A sexually attractive person

in mint condition

In flawless condition

kick one's ass

1. To defeat or punish someone (A possessive noun stands between"kick" and "ass")
2. To beat one up. (A possessive noun stands between"kick" and "ass")
3. To be very effective or successful.
4. To be excellent.
5. To motivate someone.

 

Origin of A hard/tough act to follow

This expression dates around the end of 19th century.

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