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This is a common misconception, actually. Not once did Sherlock say these words.
In the story The Crooked Man, Holmes says: "Elementary," and he often addresses Dr. Watson as, "My dear Watson." Personally, I believe that this quote probably came from one of the early plays or episodes of Sherlock Holmes, and so now everyone naturally associates it with him. (Just a theory, though.)
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∙ 11y agoHe never said that, not in so many words. He does say "Elementary." and he sometimes calls Watson "my dear Watson" but he never used them both in the same sentence, conceivable though it may be. This phrase was most often used in Holmes movies, but never appears in the Arthur Conan Doyle writings.
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∙ 12y agoHolmes said "elementary" and "my dear Watson" throughout the original stories but the phrase "elementary, my dear Watson" first originated in the P. G. Wodehouse novel, 'Psmith, Journalist' (1915). It later occurred in several places including silent films.
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What did Sherlock Holmes always say?
He never said "Elementary, my dear Watson," although he simply said "Elementary" a couple times.
How many times is the phrase 'Elementary my dear Watson' quoted in Sherlock Holmes?
Never, it does not appear anywhere in the stories.
In what stories did Sherlock Holmes say 'My dear Watson'?
By my count, Sherlock Holmes said that phrase 88 times in 35 of the 60 stories, and he wrote it as a salutation for a letter three more times. The list of stories would indeed be a long one. By the way, Holmes only said the word 'elementary' six times, and he wrote it twice though he never said: "Elementary, my dear Watson."
What popular quote that many people ascribe to Sherlock Holmes even though he never actually said it in Doyle's stories?
"Elementary my dear Watson"
How Watson call Sherlock Holmes?
"My friend and colleague, Dr. Watson" or, sometimes, just "my friend, Dr. Watson."
What are the release dates for Elementary My Dear Watson The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes - 2009?
Elementary My Dear Watson The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes - 2009 was released on: USA: 24 November 2009
What is Sherlock Holmes most memorable moment?
saying "elementary, my dear watson"
Can you anwser this question?
In the words of Sherlock Holmes, "Elementary, my dear Watson." So yes.
What did Sherlock Holmes always say?
He never said "Elementary, my dear Watson," although he simply said "Elementary" a couple times.
How many times is the phrase 'Elementary my dear Watson' quoted in Sherlock Holmes?
Never, it does not appear anywhere in the stories.
What detective found the famous words 'Elementary my dear Watson'?
They are attributed to Sherlock Holmes, but he never actually says them in any of the written stories.Sherlock Holmes!
What does Sherlock Holmes say to his assistant when he questions him about his detective power?
Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary... ... though he never said in the Conan Doyle stories.
What are some memorable quotes made by Sherlock Holmes?
"Come, Watson, come! The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come!" "Ah, me! it's a wicked world, and when a clever man turns his brain to crime it is the worst of all." "Cut out the poetry, Watson." "Elementary, my dear Watson." Sherlock Holmes never actually said "Elementary, my dear Watson." in any of the short stories or novels.
In what stories did Sherlock Holmes say 'My dear Watson'?
By my count, Sherlock Holmes said that phrase 88 times in 35 of the 60 stories, and he wrote it as a salutation for a letter three more times. The list of stories would indeed be a long one. By the way, Holmes only said the word 'elementary' six times, and he wrote it twice though he never said: "Elementary, my dear Watson."
What popular quote that many people ascribe to Sherlock Holmes even though he never actually said it in Doyle's stories?
"Elementary my dear Watson"
How Watson call Sherlock Holmes?
"My friend and colleague, Dr. Watson" or, sometimes, just "my friend, Dr. Watson."
What did Sherlock Holmes say to dr Watson when he finally classified the mystery rock?
Sedimentary, my dear Watson.
