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
Guillermo	gee-YER-mo	Spanish
MatÉO	-	French
Ianus	-	Roman Mythology
Granville	GRAN-vil	English
Kajetan	kah-YE-tahn	Polish
Baggi	-	Ancient Scandinavian