1. The students in this math class are the best in the school. They are the
cream of the crop.
2. That computer company never hires mediocre employees. It’s such an outstanding
company that they hire only the cream of the crop.
Synonym: first-rate.
Antonym: third-rate.
CROCODILE TEARS
⇨ false, exaggerated tears.
1. I don’t believe Tommy really hurt himself when he fell. I think he’s crying just to get
attention. He’s crying crocodile tears.
2. The little girl started to cry but you could tell she was watching everyone to see what
kind of reaction she was getting. They were nothing but crocodile tears.
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