fat of the land

Definition

The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.

Example Sentences

• "to live off the fat of the land"
• "Under capitalism, the wealthy live off the fat of the land."
• "And take your father, and your housholds, and come vnto mee: and I wil giue you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land."