What does the cryptic crossword clue "I'm starting — I must stop before entering high school (4,4)" mean?

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I'm starting — I must stop before entering high school (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28757 | 5 Down | 2023-11-10

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EGO (I) in (must stop) ERE (before) in (entering) HS (high school)

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