What does the cryptic crossword clue "I also picked up a pair of socks (6)" mean?

The definition is "a pair of socks". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). ONE (I) + a homophone (‘picked up’) of TOO (also). The pair of ‘socks’ refers to blows in boxing. The answer is ONETWO.

I also picked up a pair of socks (6)

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