Her performance was so brilliant, it was a tough act to follow
He just won the championship, so his successor has a tough act to follow
The previous CEO made significant improvements, leaving the new one with a tough act to follow
After that amazing speech, I have a tough act to follow
The team had a great season last year, so this year's team has a tough act to follow
She baked the most delicious cake; anyone else trying to bake for the party has a tough act to follow
The director's last film was a masterpiece; this new one is a tough act to follow
Winning the award was incredible, and now I have a tough act to follow in the next competition
The previous chef's signature dish was legendary, making it a tough act to follow for the new culinary team
He set a very high standard, and it's a tough act to follow for anyone coming after him
Your performance was amazing tonight.
Thank you, but that's a tough act to follow.
Don't worry, you'll be brilliant again.
Her incredible performance was a tough act to follow
Nobody could match her amazing prior achievement
Her previous success set an impossibly high bar