'CREAM OFF' Phrasal Verb

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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.