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To be born with a silver spoon in your mouth means you were born into a wealthy or privileged family, and had all the advantages that money brings when you grew up.
The phrase comes from an old custom in which wealthy families gave silver spoons to newborn children as special gifts. Because silver was valuable, the image became a symbol of wealth and privilege.
The phrase comes from an old custom in which wealthy families gave silver spoons to newborn children as special gifts. Because silver was valuable, the image became a symbol of wealth and privilege.
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to worry about money growing up.