Have your work cut out meaning
What does the saying 'Have your work cut out' mean?
Idiom: Have your work cut out
Meaning:
If you have your work cut out, you are very busy indeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Profession, work or study |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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