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Husband
all
set
to
consume
spicy
dish,
dismissing
starter
–
look
lively
(5,2)
Husband all set to consume spicy dish, dismissing starter – look lively (5,2)
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How the clue works
The answer is built as a charade with a container inside. H stands for husband, then UP means "all set" (as in 'up for it') wraps around URRY, which is CURRY (spicy dish) with its starter C removed. Put it all together and you get HURRY UP, meaning look lively.