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Profit on salad and chips to support one of the parties (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

take sides

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'profit on salad and chips to support one' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'of the parties' is the wordplay.
'of' becomes 'take' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'the parties' becomes 'sides' (I've seen this before).
'take'+'sides'='TAKE SIDES'

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(Other definitions for take sides that I've seen before include "Prefer a party" , "Support one faction" , "choose who to support" , "Join the struggle" , "Support one group over another" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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