Meaning of 'Sixes and sevens'
What does the saying 'Sixes and sevens' mean?
Idiom: Sixes and sevens
Meaning:
If something is all at sixes and sevens, then there is a lot of disagreement and confusion about what should be done.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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