"shurely shome mishtake" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Pronunciation spelling of surely some mistake. Originally coined by Private Eye in imitation of the slurred speech of a drunken editor, or of the lisping Daily Telegraph editor Bill Deedes. Etymology templates: {{pronunciation spelling of|en|surely some mistake}} Pronunciation spelling of surely some mistake. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=shurely shome mishtake}} shurely shome mishtake
  1. (UK, informal) Highlights a mistake, actual or perceived, which the writer feels is ironic or humorous. Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): Private Eye Synonyms: shome mishtake shurely, sic

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