What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gents perhaps need whipping, and this one needs tying up! (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "this one needs tying up". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOOS (synonym="gents perhaps") + NEED (synonym="whipping") = LOOSE END The answer is LOOSE END.

Gents perhaps need whipping, and this one needs tying up! (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28559 | 5 Down | 2023-03-24 flower

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