It takes a bit of swallowing to get down (3)

I believe the answer is:

low

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'down' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'it takes a bit of swallowing to' is the wordplay.
'LOW' is hidden within the letters.
But, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

'get' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for low that I've seen before include "Humble; dejected" , "Deep sound made by cattle" , "Inferior; not loud" , "Make a bovine sound" , "Inferior; moo" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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