| 词汇 | be at sixes and sevens |
| 释义 | Idiom be at sixes and sevens informal to be confused or badly organized.We were at sixes and sevens for about a week after we moved in. be at sixes and sevensTo 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. |
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