What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mates who demolished a trifle (8)" mean?

The definition is "a trifle". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MATESWHO ("Mates who") [anagram: "demolished"] = SOMEWHAT; definition: "a trifle" The answer is SOMEWHAT.

Mates who demolished a trifle (8)

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