What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaves, bags packed, for this short time off work? (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "short time off work?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEA (synonym="leaves") + BREAK (synonym="bags packed, for this") = TEA BREAK; definition: "short time off work?" The answer is TEA BREAK.

Leaves, bags packed, for this short time off work? (3,5)

Times Cryptic #28697 | 30 Across | 2023-09-01 flower

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