Meaning of the word "have your work cut out (for you)" in English

What does "have your work cut out (for you)" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have your work cut out (for you)

US /hæv jʊər wɜrk kʌt aʊt (fɔr ju)/
UK /hæv jɔː wɜːk kʌt aʊt (fɔː ju)/
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Idiom

to have a difficult or challenging task to complete

Example:
If you want to finish this project by Friday, you'll have your work cut out for you.
After the storm, the cleanup crew really had their work cut out for them.