at sixes and sevens

at sixes and sevens
a) 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.

b) In a state of dispute or disagreement.

Her outlook on life was so different from what he conceived a womans outlook should be, that he was more often than not at sixes and sevens with her.


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