English

Noun

fat of the land ‎(uncountable)

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

   Under capitalism, the wealthy live off the fat of the land.

   • 1611, Bible (KJV), Genesis 45:18:

     And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.