How to Pronounce "cream off"
expression
ˈkɹim/ /ˈɔf
KREEM-awf
kɹˈiːm/ /ˈɒf
kREEM-of
Definition
To remove the best or most valuable part of something for yourself, either literally (like taking the cream from milk) or figuratively (like choosing the best people or things and leaving the rest).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹim/ /ˈɔf
British English
kɹˈiːm/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KREEM-awf
UK
kREEM-of
Listen in Context
Dairies cream off the milk to make butter.
They tried to cream off the best players for their team.
Some companies cream off the top students from universities.
Big firms often cream off the profits and leave little for small businesses.