very unclear or confusing
His explanation is as clear as mud.
(a) C1-C2: vẫn còn mới, vẫn còn nguyên vẹn
The village remained intact after the storm.
Meaning: to be in a state of confusion, disorder or disarray.
After the sudden power cut, the whole office was at sixes and sevens. We tried to figure out what to do.
The project is completely at sixes and sevens - no one knows what the next step is.
I am at sixes and sevens about whether to accept the job offer or not.
Not very often = very rarely = năm thì mười họa, hiếm khi
It only happens like this once every blue moon.
Nó hiếm khi xảy ra.
Once in a blue moon, there's an issue I cannot resolve.
Năm thì mời họa mới có một vấn đề mà tôi không giải quyết được.
My sister lives in Alaska, so I only see her once in a blue moon.
Chị tôi sống ở Alaska, vì thế tôi thi thoảng tôi mới đi thăm chị ấy.
We only go to that restaurant once in a blue moon.
To do something risky or dangerous; to make the important decisions or take control in a situation
In Money Heist, Professor called the shots while the crew followed his plan.
In this project, she's the one calling the shots.
The CEO is the one who ultimately calls the shots.
My parents let me plan the entire trip; they just let me call the shots.