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Idiom UPPER CRUST
Definition the highest level of society, i.e. people who are separated from ordinary people as being elite either by economic or social position, or both
Examples
  1. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and the other members of the English royal family, are members of high society. They are upper crust.
  2. Only people with lots of money and the right social connections go to that university. It’s a school for the upper crust.
Extra Info

The expression can be used either as an adjective (sentence 1) or as a noun (sentence 2). Dating to the mid-19th century, this expression comes from the belief that the upper crust of bread was the best or most desirable part.

Category People: about people (adjectives) | Emotions/Feelings: success and happiness

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