What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost fire socialist bully, one that can't be criticised (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "criticised". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SAC (synonym="SAC") + RED (synonym="socialist") + COW (synonym="to bully") = SACREDCOW The answer is SACREDCOW.

Almost fire socialist bully, one that can't be criticised (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29240 | 25 Across | 2023-11-29 flower

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