VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

At Sixes and Sevens

Meaning:

In a state of confusion or disorder

Examples:

  • The office was at sixes and sevens after the sudden announcement of the merger.
  • After moving to a new house, everything was at sixes and sevens for a few weeks.
  • The team was at sixes and sevens when their leader abruptly quit.
  • Her thoughts were at sixes and sevens as she tried to decide on a career path.
  • The kitchen was at sixes and sevens after the holiday cooking frenzy.
  • The project was at sixes and sevens due to poor planning and lack of communication.
  • His finances were at sixes and sevens after an unexpected medical bill.
  • The classroom was at sixes and sevens on the first day of school.
  • The company's operations were at sixes and sevens during the restructuring process.
  • Her emotions were at sixes and sevens after hearing the conflicting news.
  • The event planning was at sixes and sevens with so many last-minute changes.
  • The household was at sixes and sevens with all the guests arriving at different times.
  • His schedule was at sixes and sevens after missing his morning alarm.
  • The committee was at sixes and sevens trying to finalize the report by the deadline.
  • The store was at sixes and sevens during the busy holiday season.