all sixes and nines

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see all, sixes, and, nines.

Japanese Meaning

混乱状態にある / 物事が混乱し、統制が取れていない状態 / 落ち着きを欠いた、手に負えない状態

After the sudden reorganization, the staff were in all sixes and nines trying to sort out new responsibilities.

突然の組織再編の後、スタッフは新しい職務の整理に追われて混乱していた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion.

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see all, sixes, and, nines.

Do you see anything funny about the tail number? It is all sixes and nines!