upper crust
upper crust · upper crusts
The social elite, the highest social classThe social elite, the highest social class.
Значение
значений: 2(идиома, обычно)The social elite, the highest social class.
the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see upper, crust. The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.
Переводы
языков: 2Происхождение
First known use as an idiom: 1836.First known use as an idiom: 1836.
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Формы
мн. число: upper crusts| Ед. число | upper crust |
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Синонимы
синонимов: 2Близкие по смыслу
- the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy:upper class