Born with a silver spoon in your mouth meaning
What does the saying 'Born with a silver spoon in your mouth' mean?
Idiom: Born with a silver spoon in your mouth
Meaning:
If you are born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you are born into a rich family.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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