What does the cryptic crossword clue "Do well dividing four-fifths of one plus two by four (6)" mean?

The definition is "Do well". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IV (synonym="four.") in THRE (synonym="THRE") = THRIVE; definition: "Do well" The answer is THRIVE.

Do well dividing four-fifths of one plus two by four (6)

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