What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perform work without a couple of learners helping (6)" mean?

The definition is "helping". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DO (synonym="perform") + LL (synonym="a couple of learners") + OP (synonym="work") = DOLLOP; definition: "helping" The answer is DOLLOP.

Perform work without a couple of learners helping (6)

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