What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retire due to ill health, maybe eventually like one's teacher? (4,2,4,3)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Retire due to ill health, maybe eventually like one's teacher? (4,2,4,3)"?

The answer is TAKE TO ONES BED.

Retire due to ill health, maybe eventually like one's teacher? (4,2,4,3)

Times Cryptic #28899 | 13 Across | 2024-04-24

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TAKE TO (like eventually), ONE’S BED (one’s Bachelor of Education so teacher).

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