
at sixes and sevens
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English Dictionaryat sixes and sevens INFORMALin a confused, badly organized or difficult situation:
We've been at sixes and sevens in the office this week. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsat sixes and sevens adj. phr. Not in order; in confusion; in a mess.
He apologized because his wife was away and the house was at sixes and sevens.
Our teacher had just moved to a new classroom, and she was still at sixes and sevens.
After the captain of the team broke his leg, the other players were at sixes and sevens. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲