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(idiom) with everyone lending a hand (eagerly but somewhat chaotically)

七手八脚
qī shǒu bā jiǎo
q+ī·1st tonesh+ǒu·3rd toneb+ā·1st tonej+iǎo·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) to act with confusion or in a disorderly manner; flustered手忙脚乱shǒu máng jiǎo luànat a loss to know what to do (idiom); bewildered手足无措shǒu zú wú cuòchaotic · topsy turvy · a complete mess乱糟糟luàn zāo zāo
Antonyms
regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged有条不紊yǒu tiáo bù wěncalm · unruffled从容不迫cóng róng bù pò