Definition
To face a large task or project.
In Context
- "If he plans to translate all the idioms, he has his work cut out for him."
- "While Henry will no doubt earmark areas for improvement, and take into account the weakness of the opposition, it was a far more efficient and focused display than against Tonga and suggests the French will have their work cut out to avoid finishing second in the group in Auckland next week."
- "Republicans will have their work cut out for them trying to shift blame to Democrats for their own erratic, haphazard and incoherent process."
See Also
- be in for
- job of work
- run for one's money