What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut down on the jumping; it's going on and on! (9)" mean?

The definition is "it’s going on and on". The wordplay uses a deletion. BOUND (synonym="BOUND") + LESS (synonym="LESS") = BOUNDLESS; definition: "and literal interpretation (BOUND LESS)" The answer is BOUNDLESS.

Cut down on the jumping; it's going on and on! (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28975 | 1 Across | 2023-01-24 flower

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