A merging of two popular phrases, each meant to reflect attempting something very difficult: “like nailing jello to a tree” and “like herding cats”. This version simply implies, humorously and a bit gruesomely, that one is, in fact, attempting the impossible.
John’s attempt to get this three kids to bed after they each ate a bag of Halloween candy is like trying to nail jello to a cat.
by Brett’s Brain April 23, 2018
Get the like trying to nail jello to a catmug. (Adj.) Having something repeatedly being said to you, most of the time about the same thing. This can vary from being said by your teacher to your black grandma.
by peanut6217 January 28, 2022
Get the Sound Like A Broken Recordmug. by syafinaz? October 22, 2023
Get the I don’t like nugu like Syakeel maybemug. by Pickles4eva December 6, 2021
Get the Dead Like YeHmug. 
by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim March 30, 2025
Get the Why Are you Moving Like That,?.!.mug. what Adrien Agreste likes to say to Marinette. The person who uses it is in denial of their feelings
by lillith_CH July 18, 2021
Get the a friend like youmug.