Cryptic crossword clue
Assume control and show one around 4,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 4 letter word TALK OVER

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The straight part
We know that "Assume control/show one around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case assume control/show one around = talk over.
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