to be at sixes and sevens

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to be at sixes and sevens - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Six \Six\, n.
     1. The number greater by a unit than five; the sum of three
        and three; six units or objects.
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     2. A symbol representing six units, as 6, vi., or VI.
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     To be at six and seven or To be at sixes and sevens,
        (a) to be in disorder. --Bacon. --Shak. --Swift.
        (b) to be in a dispute or disagreement; -- often used with
            with.
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