Unduly led astray, star for so long

I believe the answer is:

toodle-pip

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(Other definitions for toodle-pip that I've seen before include "so long" , "Take care" , "Farewell remark - dipole top (anag)" , "Goodbye (dated)" , "Farewell (informal)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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