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at sixes and sevens

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Source Word

at sixes and sevens

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic of people or groups

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion. / (idiomatic, of people or groups) In a state of dispute or disagreement.

Japanese Meaning

混乱状態、混沌としている様子 / （人々や集団が）争いや意見の対立状態にある様子

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After the merger, the staff were at sixes and sevens trying to reconcile the old and new procedures.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

合併後、スタッフは旧来の手順と新しい手順を調整しようとして混乱し、どう対応すべきか分からなかった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic, of people or groups) In a state of dispute or disagreement.

Her outlook on life was so different from what he conceived a woman's outlook should be, that he was more often than not at sixes and sevens with her.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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