Cryptic crossword clue
Approaching insolvency: the result of breast reduction op? 5,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 4 letter word GOING BUST

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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The straight part
We know that "Approaching insolvency" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approaching insolvency = going bust.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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