What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Open drive off — hit too far? (9)" mean?

The definition is "hit too far?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OVERT (synonym="open") + SHOO (synonym="drive off") = OVERSHOOT; definition: "— hit too far?" The answer is OVERSHOOT.

In Open drive off — hit too far? (9)

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