What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get on someone's nerves, training the night before (5)" mean?

The definition is "Get". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PE (abbreviation="training") + EVE (synonym="night") = PEEVE; definition: "Get on someone's nerves," The answer is Peeve.

Get on someone's nerves, training the night before (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3043 | 6 Down | 2020-02-16 flower

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