What does the cryptic crossword clue "Robust line in figurative expression that hurts (7)" mean?

The definition is "Robust line". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TROPE (synonym of "figurative expression") + OW (synonym of "that hurts"); definition: "Robust line" The answer is TOWROPE.

Robust line in figurative expression that hurts (7)

Times Cryptic #28825 | 24 Across | 2024-01-29 flower

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