one's work is cut out for one



one's work is cut out for one

Fig. one's task is prepared for one; one has a lot of work to do. This is a big job. My work is cut out for me. The new president's work is cut out for him.
See also: cut, one, out, work

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zephyros-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Bentley['bentli:]
Margotmar-GOFrench
Christie (1)KRIS-teeEnglish
Moira['mɔirə]
BrynneBRINEnglish (Rare)