What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swear tie is misplaced, so to speak (2,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "so to speak". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SWEAR + TIE = ASITWERE; definition: "so to speak" The answer is ASITWERE.

Swear tie is misplaced, so to speak (2,2,4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17079 | 31 Across | 2023-04-19 flower