What does the cryptic crossword clue "A little approach to work taking on timeless maxim (7)" mean?

The definition is "A little". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="modus operandi") + DIC (synonym="DIC") + UM (synonym="popular maxim") = MODICUM; definition: "A little" The answer is MODICUM.

A little approach to work taking on timeless maxim (7)

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