What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack flipping idiot, in trouble (6)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASS (synonym="idiot,") + AIL (abbreviation="trouble") = ASSAIL; definition: "Attack" The answer is ASSAIL.

Attack flipping idiot, in trouble (6)

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