Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We have been at fours and fives in the office due to network issues.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. At sixes and sevens.
Idiom: At sixes and sevens
Meaning: In a state of confusion or disorder.
Example: The office was at sixes and sevens after the sudden power cut.
Explanation: The idiom “at fours and fives” is incorrect. The correct idiom is “at sixes and sevens”, which perfectly fits the context of confusion and disruption due to network issues.
Final sentence: We have been at sixes and sevens in the office due to network issues.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.