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.
Strong body, mind or will
The top quality
1. Good or fantastic
2. (of a person) Attractive, or sexy
3. A sexually attractive person
In flawless condition
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.
This expression dates around the end of 19th century.
To do something in an unusual way
I guess I like to run against the grain in everything I do.