What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criticise and maybe drone on loudly, getting meal (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "meal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAST (synonym of "Criticise") + BEE (synonym of "drone") + F (abbreviation of "loudly,"); definition: "meal" The answer is ROAST BEEF.

Criticise and maybe drone on loudly, getting meal (5,4)

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