What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't be so foolish as to deny being foolish (8)" mean?

The definition is "Don't be so foolish". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AS + TO + DENY = STEADYON; definition: "Don't be so foolish" The answer is STEADYON.

Don't be so foolish as to deny being foolish (8)

Independent Cryptic #11953 | 9 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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