Definition
to face a very difficult task or challenge.
面临艰巨的任务
You'll have your work cut out for you trying to convince him to change his mind.
你要说服他改变主意可不容易。
She will have her work cut out for her if she wants to finish this report by the deadline.
如果她想在截止日期前完成这份报告，她得下不少功夫。
He knew he would have his work cut out for him when he took on this project.
当他接手这个项目时，他知道自己会面临很大的挑战。