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What punter may do to celebrate (4,3,4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

push the boat out

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'celebrate' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'what punter may do to' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'do' could be 'ut' (synonyms) and 'ut' is present in the answer.
'to' is within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for push the boat out that I've seen before include "Punters may" , "launch" , "A lifeboat crew may" , "get ready for a row?" , "Entertain or celebrate lavishly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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