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at sixes and sevens

be confused or muddled up, unsure of a decision
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I was at sixes and sevens when I had to decide whether to attend my grade 12 graduation ceremony or attend the Global Leadership Conference in China as they were both scheduled on the same day.

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Submitted on November 07, 2012

Additional definitions for 'at sixes and sevens':

at sixes and sevensIn a state of confusion.
at sixes and sevensIn a state of dispute or disagreement.
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