What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask too much of English king in public (9)" mean?

The definition is "Ask too much of". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "English") + REX (synonym of "king") + OVERT (synonym of "public"); definition: "Ask too much of" The answer is OVEREXERT.

Ask too much of English king in public (9)

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