Idle poor? (3,2,2,4)

From Times Cryptic 29545, 4D —

4D — Idle poor? (3,2,2,4)NOTUPTOMUCH

  • Definition
    The whole clue is the definition — both halves define the answer.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: ''
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Double definition
  • Definition
    first definition: 'Idle' — 'Idle' — someone idle is not up to much (not doing much).
  • Definition
    second definition: 'poor?' — 'poor?' — something poor is not up to much (of low quality).
  • Assembly
    NOTUPTOMUCH = NOTUPTOMUCH

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