the upper crust

US /ðə ˈʌpər krʌst/
UK /ðə ˈʌpər krʌst/
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de hogere kringen, de elite, de bovenlaag

the highest class or most privileged people in a society

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They belong to the upper crust of society.
Ze behoren tot de hogere kringen van de samenleving.
Only the upper crust can afford to live in that exclusive neighborhood.
Alleen de elite kan het zich veroorloven om in die exclusieve buurt te wonen.