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Posted by R. Berg December 18, 2004In reply to 6's and 7's posted by Nikhilesh sinha on December 18, 2004

The phrase, to be at 6's and 7's implies that you are at a loss, or in a state of ineptitude where you cannot reliably take acton, can anyone shed light on where this comes from?

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At sixes and sevens

Archived answer Nikhilesh sinha 18/December/04
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