English Explanatory Dictionary

hard act to follow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A performance that is so outstanding that it is unlikely to be equalled.

Word forms

hard act to follow hard acts to follow

Etymology

Originally referring to an outstandingly successful vaudeville act.

Synonyms

tough act to follow
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