Definition of "at sixes and sevens" [at sixes and sevens]

• In a state of confusion. (phrase)
• In a state of dispute or disagreement. (phrase)

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• "The lady's comments had explained much about the changes in James Reyburn, and left Amanda at sixes and sevens over the enigmatic man who scorned life, but kissed with a boundless passion."
• "It's been down since about lunchtime, and I think they're at sixes and sevens over there."
• "As for the thin scarlet breeches, they had been unripp’d by the taylor between the legs, and left at sixes and sevens — — Yes, Madam, — but let us govern our fancies."