Has Me at Sixes and Sevens?

The idiom at sixes and sevens means in a state of complete disarray and confusion, in a complete mess. ... Most probably, the belief that someone had to be severely confused to risk his stake on sixes and sevens translated into the idiom meaning a general state of confusion.

What does it mean to be at 6's and 7's?

"At sixes and sevens" is an English idiom used to describe a condition of confusion or disarray.

How do you use sixes and sevens in a sentence?

All the books are lying at sixes and sevens. All his articles were lying at sixes and sevens in the room. When I entered the house everything was at sixes and sevens. After the death of his wife, all the things in his house can be seen lying at sixes and sevens.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.