🔨 Have One’s Work Cut Out (For One)
Definition: To be faced with a difficult or challenging task; to have a lot of work to do.
Origin: This idiom originates from the world of tailoring and sewing, where having the fabric already cut out implies a big task ahead.
Synonyms:
- An uphill battle: Facing significant struggle or challenge.
- Climbing a mountain: Undertaking an immensely difficult task.
- Mission impossible: A hyperbolic way of saying something is extraordinarily hard.
Antonyms:
- Piece of cake: Something very easy.
- Walk in the park: An easy task, often implying leisure.
☀️ “Mrs. Doubtfire” ⚡️ Mrs. Doubtfire, the beloved film character, famously had her work cut out for her, balancing her secret identity while managing a household full of kids!
🗣️ Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Why did the scarecrow win an award? He had his work cut out for him in the field!” 🌾
💬 Related Proverbs and Expressions:
- “No pain, no gain” – You must work hard to achieve something worthwhile.
- “Rome wasn’t built in a day” – Important work takes time and effort.
✨ Inspirational Thought: Every Herculean task starts with a single step. When “your work is cut out for you,” remember it’s also an opportunity to carve out your legacy.
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📚 Suggested Reading:
- “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka—where the protagonist’s life is turned upside down and his work is cut out for him in the weirdest ways.
- “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway—exploring a relentless struggle against overwhelming odds.
🎶 Songs:
- “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor: An anthem for those up to the challenge!
- “Linkin Park - In the End” - capturing the essence of relentless effort.
🎬 Movies:
- “Rocky” - The ultimate tale of overcoming monumental challenges.
- “Castaway”- Surviving on a deserted island is the very definition of having one’s work cut out.
Farewell Thought: The road with your work cut out for you is the path where greatness is carved. Keep pushing, keep striving, and carve out your own legacy!
With inspiration, E. L. Inkcredible
