What does the cryptic crossword clue "Show teeth, perhaps, first one extracted in a figure of speech (5)" mean?

The definition is "Show teeth, perhaps,". The wordplay uses a deletion. SMILE (deletion) = SMILE; definition: "Show teeth, perhaps," The answer is SMILE.

Show teeth, perhaps, first one extracted in a figure of speech (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29348 | 10 Across | 2024-04-04 flower

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