What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gerard's visit to mother-in-law lasted too long! (7,2)" mean?

The definition is "lasted too long". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GED (synonym="an abbreviation for the name ‘Gerard’") in DRAGON (synonym="‘mother-in-law’") = DRAGGEDON; definition: "lasted too long!" The answer is DRAGGEDON.

Gerard's visit to mother-in-law lasted too long! (7,2)

Guardian Cryptic #28959 | 18 Across | 2023-01-05 flower

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