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Like herding cats

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Metaphorical Use

The phrase is not about actual cats, it’s a metaphor for chaos in organization.

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Coordinating a family reunion can be like herding cats.
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Hyperbolic Expression

Often used to exaggerate difficulty, suggesting a near-impossible task.

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Completing this project on time feels like herding cats.
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Frustration Tone

Implies an underlying sense of frustration or exasperation with the task.

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Coaching the kindergarteners' soccer team is like herding cats.
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