What does the cryptic crossword clue "Salesman isn't commonly going to change decor (7)" mean?

The definition is "Salesman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REP (synonym="Salesman") + AINT (synonym="isn't") = REPAINT; definition: "change decor" The answer is REPAINT.

Salesman isn't commonly going to change decor (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 18 Down | 2023-02-27 flower

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