be at sixes and sevens

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be at sixes and sevens (informal)

to be confused or badly organized We were at sixes and sevens for about a week after we moved in.

See also: and, seven, six

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Well, whatever you do, if he's a lazy good-for-nought, everything'll be at sixes and sevens. Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context More results

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