the upper crust
US /ðə ˈʌpər krʌst/
UK /ðə ˈʌpər krʌst/

1.
golongan atas, kalangan atas, kaum elit
the highest class or most privileged people in a society
:
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They belong to the upper crust of society.
Mereka termasuk golongan atas masyarakat.
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Only the upper crust can afford to live in that exclusive neighborhood.
Hanya golongan atas yang mampu tinggal di lingkungan eksklusif itu.