What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go on date long after all else has failed (4-5)" mean?

The definition is "Go". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAST (synonym="go on") + D (synonym="date") + ITCH (synonym="long") = LASTDITCH The answer is LASTDITCH.

Go on date long after all else has failed (4-5)

Guardian Cryptic #29191 | 14 Down | 2023-10-03 flower

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