What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps begged for a meal when lazy? (9,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "a meal when lazy?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BREAKFAST (synonym="BREAKFAST") + IN (synonym="IN") + BED (synonym="BED") = BREAKFASTINBED; definition: "a meal when lazy?" The answer is BREAKFASTINBED.

Perhaps begged for a meal when lazy? (9,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29068 | 24 Across | 2023-05-12 flower

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