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cream off

verb
  1. To extract the cream or creamy part from something.
  2. To separate (the best part of something from the regular part).
  3. To use a cream (cold cream) to remove something (usually makeup, from one's face).
  4. To earn, or embezzle, a percentage of a profit. (figuratively)
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