cat's cradle

Something intricately or overly complex and/or elaborate. Likened to the children's game of the same name in which string is wound around and between one's fingers to create intricate patterns. The new healthcare legislation is a baffling cat's cradle of regulations, requirements, and loopholes.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Banu	-	Persian, Turkish
Zachary	ZAK-ə-ree (English)	English, Biblical
Vinka	-	Croatian
Giampaolo	jahm-POW-lo	Italian
Chucho	CHOO-cho	Spanish
Aleksandrina	-	Russian, Bulgarian