What does the cryptic crossword clue "It’s far from mean to expose perjurer that’s escaped from trap (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). OUT (to expose) + LIER – sounds like ‘liar’ (perjurer) that’s escaped from trap (mouth) – a novel way to indicate a ‘sounds like’; this word has cropped up several times lately The answer is OUTLIER.

It’s far from mean to expose perjurer that’s escaped from trap (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29361 | 11 Across | 2024-04-19 flower

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