Too much talk of stepping ashore (3)
I believe the answer is:
gas
'too much talk' is the definition.
'gas' can be an answer for 'talk' (gas can mean to chat). I'm not certain of the 'too much' bit.
'of stepping ashore' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'GAS' is hidden in the letters of 'stepping ashore'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for gas that I've seen before include "Fumes, vapour" , "may fill American car" , "See 2" , "Carbon dioxide, say" , "Something exciting" .)