What does the cryptic crossword clue "One horribly sad year, it seems to me (1,4,3)" mean?

The definition is "it seems to me". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SADYEAR ("sad year,") [anagram: "horribly"] + I (abbreviation of "One") = IDARESAY; definition: "it seems to me" The answer is I DARE SAY.

One horribly sad year, it seems to me (1,4,3)

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