the upper crust
noun/ði ˌʌpə ˈkrʌst/
/ði ˌʌpər ˈkrʌst/
[singular + singular or plural verb] (informal)- the people who belong to the highest social class synonym aristocracy
- The upper crust is/are willing and able to spend a huge amount on their children's education.
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