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.

词组	be at sixes and sevens
释义	be at sixes and sevens 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. See also: and, seven, six Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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 Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: 6s 7s at sixes and sevens in a heap bad news/good news beasty just deserts lose the plot like a dog's dinner like a dog's breakfast
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