Trite remark from medic about to probe blushing woman? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29121 | 1 Across | 2023-07-13
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definition: a platitude; a trite and soothing statement. (potassium bromide was formerly used as a sedative) MO (Medical Officer), reversed/”about”; probing inside BRIDE=”blushing woman” (reference to the phrase ‘a blushing bride’)

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