Crossword Genius

On cue, fairy might become confrontational (2-4-4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

in-your-face

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'confrontational' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'on cue fairy might' is the wordplay.
'on cue fairy' anagrams to 'IN-YOUR-FACE'.
Though, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'become' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for in-your-face that I've seen before include "Blatantly aggressive" , "Impossible to ignore or avoid" , "Blatantly provocative" .)

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app