at sixes and sevens
Prepositional phrase
  1. (idiomatic) In a state of confusion.
  2. (idiomatic, of people or groups) In a state of dispute or disagreement.
    • 1976, Tim Rice, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina":
      All you will see is a girl you once knew, although she's dressed up to the nines, at sixes and sevens with you.
Synonyms Translations
  • French: largué
  • Italian: in disordine
  • Russian: вверх дном
  • Spanish: hecho un lío
Translations
  • French: ne pas être sur la même longueur d'ondes
  • Italian: in disaccordo



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