Meaning of 'Cream rises to the top'
What does the saying 'Cream rises to the top' mean?
Idiom: Cream rises to the top
Meaning:
A good person or idea cannot go unnoticed for long, just as cream poured in coffee or tea eventually rises to the top.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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