'CREAM OFF' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Cream off phrasal verb

Cream off

  1. 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.
  2. Take money or divert funds, usually wrongfully or unfairly
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: This means smaller banks can CREAM OFF excess profits during lending booms.
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