skim off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To remove the best or most desirable part from a group or collection : To select and take the most valuable, skilled, or attractive elements from a larger whole. To remove a layer from the surface of a liquid : To take something, such as cream or fat, from the top of a liquid. Usage The verb "skim off" is typically used with an object. It describes the action of t...