at sixes and sevens

at sixes and sevens
1. в беспорядке; ералаш

We were at sixes and sevens for about a week after we moved in.

He apologized because his wife was away and the house was at sixes and sevens.

2. не находить себе места/дела; в полной растерянности

Mrs Smith is at sixes and sevens since the death of her husband.

After the captain of the team broke his leg, the other players were at sixes and sevens.


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