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the cream of the crop

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the cream of the crop
the best of a particular group These artists are the best of this year's graduates - the cream of the crop.
See also: cream, crop

the cream of the crop
the best of a particular group This editorial staff isn't the cream of the crop, but it's not as bad as you say.
Opposite of: bottom of the barrel
Etymology: based on the idea that cream is the best part of milk
See also: cream, crop


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With countless tips to keeping the cream of the crop producing for your crop, "Love 'Em Or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay" is an essential read for any manager and for community library business collections.
To compete against the cream of the crop nationally and win so many awards is overwhelming and shows the outstanding talent that we have at South Tyneside College.
 
 
 
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