be at sixes and sevens

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Definition of be at sixes and sevens in English English dictionary

at sixes and sevens
In a state of confusion

Oh, what a racket! And everything on deck apparently at sixes and sevens. Mail-bags and passengers mixed up in every direction.

at sixes and sevens
In a state of dispute or disagreement

All you will see is a girl you once knew, although she's dressed up to the nines, at sixes and sevens with you.

at sixes and sevens
in a state of confusion or disorder, in a mess
be at sixes and sevens

    Hyphenation

    be at sixes and sev·ens

    Turkish pronunciation

    bi ät sîksîz ınd sevınz

    Pronunciation

    /bē ˈat ˈsəksəz ənd ˈsevənz/ /biː ˈæt ˈsɪksɪz ənd ˈsɛvənz/
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