Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links <<Prev Conversation Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   Have your work cut out !!! Fay I've got 40 copies of this draft report to make by lunchtime. Ingrid It's huge. It must be at least 100 pages. You'll have your work cut out. Fay When the committee has made all the changes it considers necessary. I'll have to print out another 40 copies of the final version. Ingrid If it's only the draft report this time, why don't you copy it using the toner-saving mode ? Fay What's the advantage of that ? Ingrid The photocopier will use a lot less toner and the job will be done quicker. Fay Will the text still be legible ? Ingrid Of course. I use toner-saving mode all the time without any problems. Explanation :   Have your work cut out - If you say that you will have your work cut out to do something, you mean that it will be a very difficult task.   Example :  The new administration has its work cut out for it. Creating jobs in this kind of environment is not going to be easy .....   On the verge of Fill me in on the task I am through working overtime The numbers didn't add up Give me the rundown Cut-throat competition See the work through It is feasible This item is sought-after Sells like hot cakes Look it up Got it all planned out I've lucked out Speak your minds On top of that We spread out the news He's all tied up Keep an eye on Stuck in traffic Pricing and samples Time is ticking away We talked on the phone I need to think it over She's driving a hard bargain Long-standing support Production lead time In no time Expedite the payment Defective goods Work wonders Get in contact with You're making me blush Keep you updated Filled him in I'll see to it Grab a bite The bottom line is quality They are high-tech items Our lead time is 14 days Fit in with Have a word with you I am flattered by your praise Well begun is half done I am just a workaholic Give me a hand You reap what you sow Keep track of It's my treat A tight schedule Have a second thought I've made up my mind Fire away It's no bother at all With flying colors   Conversation 01 Conversation 02 Conversation 03 Conversation 04 Conversation 05 Conversation 06 Conversation 07 Conversation 08 Conversation 09 Conversation 10 Conversation 11 Conversation 12 Conversation 13 Conversation 14 Conversation 15 Sponsored Links     American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High school English essays Lower Secondary English essays