What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not wise to collar old woman regarding choice of expression (9)" mean?

The definition is "regarding choice of expression". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MA (synonym="mother; old woman") in IDIOTIC (synonym="silly; not wise") = IDIOMATIC The answer is IDIOMATIC.

Not wise to collar old woman regarding choice of expression (9)

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