be at sixes and sevens

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be at sixes and sevens

To be frazzled or disorganized. The phrase likely originated from a dice game in which rolling a six or a seven was unfavorable. After caring for three sick kids all week, I'm at sixes and sevens. Now that the whole schedule has been rearranged, I'm at sixes and sevens.

be at ˌsixes and ˈsevens

(informal) be in a state of confusion; not be well organized: I’m completely at sixes and sevens this week. My secretary’s ill, I’ve got a report to write, and we’re moving offices.

See also: and, seven, six

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