If something is like herding cats it means you are trying to organize or control a group that refuses to cooperate. The task feels chaotic and almost impossible.
The phrase uses the picture of trying to move cats all together. Unlike herd animals, cats tend to wander wherever they want.
The phrase uses the picture of trying to move cats all together. Unlike herd animals, cats tend to wander wherever they want.
Running the meeting felt like herding cats because everyone kept talking about different ideas.