A hard act to follow describes a person or performance that sets a very high standard. Anyone who comes next will struggle to match it.
The phrase comes from theater and variety shows. When one performer really impresses the audience, the next performer may find it hard to get the same reaction.
The phrase comes from theater and variety shows. When one performer really impresses the audience, the next performer may find it hard to get the same reaction.
The comedian had the crowd roaring with laughter and was a hard act to follow.