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High standards, but they may take a slide (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ideals

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'high standards' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'they may take a slide' is the wordplay.
'a slide' anagrams to 'IDEALS'.
However, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'but' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ideals that I've seen before include "Models of perfection" , "Standards to aim for" , "'Perfect models, highest notions (6)'" , "Moral value" , "High standards for ladies" .)

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