have your work cut out

A J   Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:00 pm GMT
How come does 'have your work cut out' mean 'to have something very difficult to do'?

Especially, I can't picture what 'cut out' pictures.
Guest   Tue Apr 18, 2006 5:28 pm GMT
Ye. You got a goal but it's going to be difficult to acheive it.