Total on strike correct (8)
I believe the answer is:
outright
'total' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'on strike correct' is the wordplay.
'on strike' becomes 'out' (I've seen this before).
'correct' becomes 'right' (synonyms).
'out'+'right'='OUTRIGHT'
(Other definitions for outright that I've seen before include "Completely and entirely, not gradually" , "Directly; without reservation" , "Complete; immediately" , "Clear" , "Without qualification" .)