What does the cryptic crossword clue "Go on too long? Left work (7)" mean?

The definition is "Go on too long". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym of "Left") + RUN (synonym of "work"); definition: "Go on too long?" The answer is OVERRUN.

Go on too long? Left work (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28982 | 20 Down | 2023-02-01 flower

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