What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist applauds: I will be thrown out (4)" mean?

The definition is "Artist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HA (synonym="HA") + LS (synonym="”applauds”") = HALS; definition: "Artist" The answer is HALS.

Artist applauds: I will be thrown out (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29248 | 15 Across | 2023-12-08 flower

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