at sixes and sevens
混乱、杂乱无章或不协调的状态
口语·表示混乱或杂乱无章
英文释义
to be in a state of confusion or disorder
例句
With the kids running around and the movers arriving, the house was at sixes and sevens all day.
典故来源
源自中世纪赌博游戏,掷骰子时点数六和七代表高风险混乱状态;另一说法是伦敦行会排序争议,六和七位置不定。