It's liable to expansion in Manchester (5)

I believe the answer is:

chest

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'it's liable to expansion' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'in manchester' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'CHEST' is hidden within 'manchester'.

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(Other definitions for chest that I've seen before include "Piece of furniture" , "Bra on it" , "Large, sturdy box with a lid" , "Trunk or crate" , "Strongbox; sternum" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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