What does the cryptic crossword clue "Informal situation of party: up for it? (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Collins has". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BALL (synonym="party") + GAME (synonym="up for it") = BALLGAME; definition: "Collins has" The answer is BALLGAME.

Informal situation of party: up for it? (4,4)

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