What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oblivious to the world, like flipping British PM (6)" mean?

The definition is "Oblivious to the world,". The wordplay uses a reversal. AS (synonym="like/having similar characteristics") + PEEL (reversal="once British Prime Minister") = ASLEEP; definition: "Oblivious to the world," The answer is ASLEEP.

Oblivious to the world, like flipping British PM (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29050 | 6 Down | 2023-04-21 flower

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