七上八下
Traditional form:
七上八下
Pinyin (reading):
qīshàngbāxià
Definitions:
- at sixes and sevens
- perturbed state of mind
- in a mess
Characters:
- 七 - seven
- 上 - above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
- 八 - eight; all around, all sides
- 下 - below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
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