the best of a group; the finest selection
das Beste einer Gruppe; die beste Auswahl (das Beste einer Gruppe; die beste Auswahl)
"These students are the cream of the crop."
"Diese Studenten sind die Crème de la Crème." (Diese Studenten sind die **Creme de la Creme**.)
to be independent and self-supporting
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
to lose one’s temper completely
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting...
To start gaining attention or success in the market.
to campaign for a political position