What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small fish flourish (5)" mean?

The definition is "flourish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + HAKE (synonym="fish") = SHAKE; definition: "flourish" The answer is SHAKE.

Small fish flourish (5)

Independent Cryptic #11017 | 23 Down | 2022-02-03 flower

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