What does the cryptic crossword clue "Do well dividing four into three? Not entirely (6)" mean?

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

Do well dividing four into three? Not entirely (6)

Independent Cryptic #11618 | 22 Across | 2024-01-05 flower

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