What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place this person left, backing out of it? (3,2)" mean?

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Place this person left, backing out of it? (3,2)

Times Cryptic #28881 | 21 Across | 2024-04-03

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all reversed, PUT (place) I (this person) L[eft].

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