What does the cryptic crossword clue "About to get fired? Away and ring the president! (3,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "About". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FORTH (synonym of "Away") + ECHO (synonym of "ring") + P (abbreviation of "president!"); definition: "About to get fired?" The answer is FORTHECHOP.

About to get fired? Away and ring the president! (3,3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #25225 | 11 Across | 2011-01-21 flower

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