Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a-bag-of-cats

idiom

/ə bæg əv kæts/

Definition

A situation that is chaotic or disorganized, often used in a humorous context.

Examples

If you think organizing that team is easy, you’re in for a surprise; it’s like herding a bag of cats!
Trying to keep everyone on the same page during the party planning felt like a bag of cats.

Meaning

The phrase refers to a group of individuals or things that are difficult to manage or control, similar to trying to contain a bag full of restless and unruly cats.