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Too proud to chop tarragon (8)

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I believe the answer is:

arrogant

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'too proud' is the definition.
'arrogant' can be an answer for 'proud' (similar in meaning). I am not sure about the 'too' bit.

'chop tarragon' is the wordplay.
'chop' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen this in other clues).
'tarragon' with letters rearranged gives 'ARROGANT'.

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for arrogant that I've seen before include "Proud and overbearing, feeling superior" , "Cut a design on metal" , "Proud and contemptuous" , "Overbearing with exaggerated sense of superiority" , "Over-cocky" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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