What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught in squall, egret toppled pretty quickly (10)" mean?

The definition is "pretty quickly". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "caught in squALL, EGRET TOppled pretty quickly" The answer is ALLEGRETTO.

Caught in squall, egret toppled pretty quickly (10)

Times Cryptic #28881 | 28 Across | 2024-04-03 flower

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