What does the cryptic crossword clue "Get on strike with upright character — rich sort? (3,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "Get on". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIT (synonym="strike") + I (synonym="upright character") + TOFF (synonym="rich sort?") = HIT IT OFF; definition: "Get on" The answer is HIT IT OFF.

Get on strike with upright character — rich sort? (3,2,3)

Times Cryptic #28577 | 20 Across | 2023-04-14 flower

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