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.