Possible Clues:

• Bid made by opponent - not clubs, generally speaking
• Comprehensively
• Total more than a couple of litres
• It's worn in general on top
• In a soap opera, Mrs ____ fatally choked on a macaroon
• Not worn like 5 down above 21 down
• My girl! Here's two quid for protection
• O, my girl! A couple of quid, including everything?
• Comprehensive - protective garment
• Dungarees made from blanket