Born with a silver spoon in your mouth

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Being born into a wealthy, privileged family.

Thomas never had to struggle for anything, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
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Often appears as...

  • born into a silver spoon family
  • being born with a golden spoon

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Socioeconomic Status

The phrase refers to a high socioeconomic status from birth, not just wealth.

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Despite his modest job, Adam's refined manners hinted he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
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Idiomatic Nuance

This idiom often implies a lack of understanding of everyday struggles by the person it's used for.

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He had no idea how to do laundry; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
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Cultural Perception

Culturally, the phrase might be used with a tone of envy or disapproval.

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Jenny was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, unlike us who worked for everything.
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