Cryptic crossword clue
Met patron perhaps, since in Queens after work 4-5

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

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Met patron perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case met patron perhaps = opera goer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OPERA GOER mean?

OPERA GOER noun
  1. Someone who attends an opera performance

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