English / idiom
Cream of the Crop
MEANING IN ENGLISH
The very best or highest-caliber individuals or things in a group.
In context
01
The veteran instructor reminded us that talent alone won't keep you among the cream of the crop without rigorous discipline.
02
Our senior mentorship initiative handpicks only the cream of the crop from top universities across the country.
Synonyms
the best of the best,crème de la crème,pick of the litter
Antonyms
bottom of the barrel,dregs,inferior group
Collocations
the cream of the crop among applicants,truly the cream of the crop,represent the cream of the crop