Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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When I entered the house everything was at sixes and sevens.
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- a quarrel among six or seven people
- to have six or seven visitors at a time.
- in disorder or confusion.
- an unpleasant argument.
Correct Option: C
at sixes and sevens : in confusion; not well organised
● Roger is always at sixes and sevens when at home by himself. The best option is in disorder or confusion.