What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shift gear, car failing to start — one probably not flying? (10)" mean?

The definition is "one probably not flying?". The wordplay uses a hidden word. BUDGE (synonym="shift") + RIG (synonym="gear") + AR (synonym="AR") = BUDGERIGAR; definition: "one probably not flying?" The answer is BUDGERIGAR.

Shift gear, car failing to start — one probably not flying? (10)

Times Cryptic #28742 | 22 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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