Id | in_the_loop_755 |
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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 |
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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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