like herding cats

(idiom) something that is very difficult to organize and do

Example Sentences:

When Marcus was taking the family on a vacation, he had to plan the trip, book hotels, buy food and keep everyone from being bored. It was like herding cats!

Both of my children are very independent, so any time I try to get them to do something together it is like herding cats! It’s nearly impossible!

From the Blogs:

Herding Cats & Giant Wedding Parties

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Similar idioms:

1. come down like cats and dogs
2. raining cats and dogs