some mothers do have them

English

Alternative forms

• some mothers do 'ave 'em

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).

Phrase

some mothers do have them

1. (UK) A colloquial and mildly pejorative reaction to a clumsy or foolish action.