Definition of Cream off phrasal verb
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Cream off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Separate the best or most talented people so that they can receive special or different treatment
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» Example: The private schools CREAM OFF many of the best pupils. -
Meaning: Take money or divert funds, usually wrongfully or unfairly
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» Example: This means smaller banks can CREAM OFF excess profits during lending booms.
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Meaning: Separate the best or most talented people so that they can receive special or different treatment