Have one's Work Cut Out for one - Conversation Practice - Learn English, Speak English, and Practice English Conversations

function playAudio(zz) { document.getElementById("myAudio").src = zz var x = document.getElementById("myAudio"); x.play(); }

LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION
Practice Speaking – Select a Conversation Partner

Speak with Nick	Speak with Angela


Nick: I just bought a new house. Angela: Congratulations. That is exciting. Nick: Yeah. I got it for a really low price because it is kind of old and run down. My wife and I plan to fix it up together. Angela: That’s interesting. What do you need to fix? Nick: Honestly, the house needs a lot of work. We need to redo all of the floors, put up new wallpaper, fix some leaking in the pipes, and do a little electrical work. Angela: Wow! That’s a lot to do. It seems like you have your work cut out for you. Nick: That’s true, but this is something that my wife and I have always wanted to do. I think it will be a good experience for us.
Key Vocabulary
1. to have one’s work cut out for one: to have a lot of difficult work to do
• This project will be difficult. I have my work cut out for me.
• If you are going to open a restaurant by yourself, then you will have your work cut out for you.
2. to be run down: to be old and not in good condition
• The house is run down.
• Not many people stay in the hotel because it is so run down.
3. to fix up: to repair or improve
• We fixed up the house.
• I will fix up the presentation and show you when I’m done.

Have one’s Work Cut Out for one – Conversation Practice