Meaning of the word "the cream of the crop" in English

What does "the cream of the crop" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

the cream of the crop

US /ðə kriːm əv ðə krɑp/
UK /ðə kriːm əv ðə krɒp/

Idiom

the best of a group of people or things

Example:
Only the cream of the crop are accepted into this prestigious university.
We always strive to hire the cream of the crop for our team.