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Have your work cut out

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Task Magnitude

The phrase suggests a task is so large or challenging that full effort is necessary.

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Finishing the marathon with no training, he had his work cut out.
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Time Pressure

Often implies a tight deadline making the task even harder.

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With the essay due tomorrow, Jane had her work cut out.
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Undertone of Doubt

May imply a doubt that the task can be completed successfully.

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He has his work cut out repairing that old car by himself.
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