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Go off on the subject of the duo (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

repair

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'go off' is the definition.
'repair' can be an answer for 'go' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'off' bit.

'the subject of the duo' is the wordplay.
'the subject of' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about).
'the duo' becomes 'pair' (synonyms).
're'+'pair'='REPAIR'

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for repair that I've seen before include "do some darning" , "Make one's way (to); fix" , "Restore to working condition" , "Once, return" , "Restore (something) to good condition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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