What does the cryptic crossword clue "He might take advantage of a damsel in distress (6,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A + DAMSEL + IN = LADIESMAN The answer is LADIESMAN.

He might take advantage of a damsel in distress (6,3)

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