What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perform decisively in shabby affair (4,8)" mean?

The definition is "shabby affair". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEAN (synonym of "shabby") + BUSINESS (synonym of "affair"); definition: "Perform decisively" The answer is MEANBUSINESS.

Perform decisively in shabby affair (4,8)

Guardian Cryptic #28232 | 1 Across | 2020-09-07 flower

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