The phrase "skim off the top" means to take a portion of something, usually money, for oneself in a dishonest or illegal way. It can also mean to take the best or most valuable part of something. برداشتن بخشی از چیزی، معمولاً پول، برای خود به روشی غیرصادقانه یا غیرقانونی. همچنین می تواند به معنای گرفتن بهترین یا با ارزش ترین قسمت چیزی باشد.
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1. These corrupt executives skim off the top of the company and pocket the money.
2. As a financial manager, he always tries to skim off the top of every project for profit.
3. This library has the best books available to read, they really know how to skim off the top.