all sixes and nines
The idiom "all sixes and nines" is often used to describe situations where things are mixed up or chaotic.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)In a state where things are mixed up or disorganized.
Example
- After the surprise announcement, the office was all sixes and nines.
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