What does the cryptic crossword clue "Temporary stable lad unseated here (8,4)" mean?

The definition is "unseated here". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAND (synonym="STAND") + IN (synonym="temporary") + GROOM (synonym="stable lad") = STANDING ROOM; definition: "unseated here" The answer is STANDING ROOM.

Temporary stable lad unseated here (8,4)

Times Cryptic #29027 | 1 Across | 2024-09-20 flower

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