"some mothers do have them" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Popularised by the popular British comedy show Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em starring Michael Crawford as the clumsy and foolish Frank Spencer (although it had been in common British use for many years before then). Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} some mothers do have them
  1. (UK) A colloquial and mildly pejorative reaction to a clumsy or foolish action. Tags: UK Synonyms: some mothers do 'ave 'em
    Sense id: en-some_mothers_do_have_them-en-phrase-uEUBbPHr Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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