flower of the flock

flower of the flock

The best person or thing in a group. Your cupcakes are just the flower of the flock—there is no better item at the bake sale. She's the best we've got, the flower of the flock, so you should absolutely put her on this case.
See also: flock, flower, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • bar none
  • at best/worst
  • at its best
  • at one's best
  • (had) best (do something)
  • best do
  • look (one's)/its best
  • look your/its best
  • as best (one) can
  • as best you can