Meaning of the word "cream of the crop" in English

What does "cream of the crop" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cream of the crop

US /kriːm əv ðə krɑːp/
UK /kriːm əv ðə krɒp/

Idiom

the best of a group of people or things

Example:
Our team is made up of the cream of the crop.
Only the cream of the crop get accepted into this university.