Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to have your work cut out
idiom
/tuː hæv jər wɜrk kʌt aʊt/
Definition
To have a challenging task ahead of you.
Examples
- She has her work cut out trying to finish the project by the deadline.
- With so many clients to manage, he really had his work cut out for him.
Meaning
This phrase means that someone has a difficult job or a lot of work to do, often more than they expected.
Synonyms
- to have a lot on one’s plate
- to be faced with a challenge
- to have a tough job ahead
