What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suffer consequences of poison gas at mine (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Suffer consequences". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym="carbon monoxide, poison gas") + PIT (synonym="mine") = COP IT; definition: "Suffer consequences" The answer is COP IT.

Suffer consequences of poison gas at mine (3,2)

Times Cryptic #28595 | 6 Across | 2023-05-05 flower

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