What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wife not interested tonight? I can't manage (8,7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SLEEPING (synonym="SLEEPING") + PARTNER (synonym="person who has money invested in a business but takes no part in its management") = SLEEPINGPARTNER The answer is SLEEPINGPARTNER.

Wife not interested tonight? I can't manage (8,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29073 | 1 Down | 2023-05-18 flower

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