What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prisoner I'm surprised turned on old coach (7)" mean?

The definition is "Prisoner". The wordplay uses a reversal. OH (reversal="I’m surprised") + STAGE (synonym="old coach") = HOSTAGE; definition: "Prisoner" The answer is HOSTAGE.

Prisoner I'm surprised turned on old coach (7)

Times Cryptic #29186 | 18 Down | 2025-03-25 flower

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