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Born With A Silver Spoon In His Mouth

Born With A Silver Spoon In His Mouth
How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still commonly used today, particularly in informal settings, to describe someone who has had a life of privilege and luxury from birth.
Literal Meaning: Being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth literally means that a baby was born with a silver spoon in their mouth, which is not possible in reality.
Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The actual meaning of this idiom is that someone was born into a wealthy family and has had a life of privilege and luxury from birth.
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to work a day in his life.
She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and always had the best of everything.

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