What does the cryptic crossword clue "English banker to polish off beef sandwiches (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "English banker". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EAT (synonym="EAT") in GROUSE (synonym="GROUSE") = GREAT OUSE The answer is GREAT OUSE.

English banker to polish off beef sandwiches (5,4)

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