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tough act to follow

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tough act to follow and hard act to follow
Fig. a difficult presentation or performance to follow or improve upon with one's own performance. Bill's speech was excellent. It was a tough act to follow, but my speech was good also. In spite of the fact that I had a tough act to follow, I did my best.
See also: act, follow, tough
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Summary: Gordon Brown has a tough act to follow later when he takes to the stage in Brighton for his keynote speech at the Labour party conference.
Brown's last throw of the dice by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
Martinez has a tough act to follow after predecessor Steve Bruce, the ex-Town boss, led the Latics to 11th place in the Premier League last season.
Euro dream by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
VVS LAXMAN admits he has a tough act to follow after taking over as Lancashire's overseas player.
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