What does the cryptic crossword clue "We're going to pass on gold rings (5)" mean?

The definition is "We're going". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DIE (synonym="to pass on") in AU (synonym="Au = chemical symbol for gold, from Latin aurum") = ADIEU; definition: "We're going" The answer is ADIEU.

We're going to pass on gold rings (5)

Independent Cryptic #10932 | 10 Across | 2021-10-26 flower

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