more confusing than a Rubik's cube

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English

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Etymology

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From the perceived complexity in solving a Rubik's cube.

Phrase

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more confusing than a Rubik's cube

  1. (simile) Very confusing or complex.
    • 2014 August 18, Rebecca Bagley, “How 'Unconferences' Unleash Innovative Ideas”, in Forbes:
      We’ve all been there – a conference with a less than exciting keynote speech, panel discussions that don’t connect with the audience and PowerPoint presentations that are more confusing than a Rubik’s Cube.
    • 2015 September, Cynthia Reese, Anna Adams, Cerella Sechrist, Loree Lough, Harlequin Heartwarming September 2015 Box Set, →ISBN:
      The contradictions were more confusing than a Rubik's Cube.
    • 2020 November 24, John Longo, Tyler Longo, Buffett's Tips, →ISBN, page 225:
      The pricing plans can be more confusing than a Rubik's cube!