Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tall, poppy. / (Australia, New Zealand) A conspicuously successful person, especially one who attracts envious hostility.

A tale or an account of questionable veracity; a lie.

(idiomatic, of a person) Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.

(idiomatic, of a person) Imposingly, impressively; resolutely; manfully.

the men's national basketball representative team of New Zealand

plural of tall man

Synonym of stand tall

(idiomatic) To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

present participle of stand tall

(ufology) A member of a certain race of extraterrestrials