the scum of the earth

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the scum of the earth (very informal)

if a group of people are the scum of the earth, they are the worst type of people

Usage notes: Scum is a layer of unpleasant or dirty substance that has formed on top of a liquid.

People who abuse children are the scum of the earth.

See also: earth

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