like herding cats
US /laɪk ˈhɜrdɪŋ kæts/
UK /laɪk ˈhɜrdɪŋ kæts/

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come radunare i gatti, un compito impossibile da gestire
used to describe a task that is extremely difficult to organize or control, especially because it involves many independent or uncooperative individuals
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Trying to get all the toddlers to sit still for a photo was like herding cats.
Cercare di far sedere tutti i bambini piccoli per una foto era come radunare i gatti.
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Managing a team of independent contractors can sometimes feel like herding cats.
Gestire un team di appaltatori indipendenti a volte può sembrare come radunare i gatti.