What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fall inside, but worker is bearing up well (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). APS (synonym="rev of SPA, well") in PROLE (synonym="proletarian, worker") = PROLAPSE The answer is PROLAPSE.

A fall inside, but worker is bearing up well (8)

Guardian Cryptic #25774 | 1 Down | 2012-10-23 flower

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