What does the cryptic crossword clue "English party talk is complicated (9)" mean?

The definition is "English". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "English") + LAB (synonym of "party") + ORATE (synonym of "talk"); definition: "complicated" The answer is ELABORATE.

English party talk is complicated (9)

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