plural of upper crust

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see upper, crust. The topmost layer of a bread, pastry dish, or other item with a hardened coating.

Alternative form of upper-crust

The raising of a geographical area as a consequence of plate tectonics.

To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.

An innocent person (usually a female) crushed by life's adversities.

(idiomatic) The quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, stereotypically associated with the British; especially as keep a stiff upper lip.

(anatomy) The sphincter situated at the upper part of the esophagus.

Synonym of reckon on

(figuratively) To discover or find something by accident. / (figuratively) To meet somebody by chance.