
Born with a silver spoon in your mouth
Socioeconomic Status
The phrase refers to a high socioeconomic status from birth, not just wealth.
Despite his modest job, Adam's refined manners hinted he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Idiomatic Nuance
This idiom often implies a lack of understanding of everyday struggles by the person it's used for.
He had no idea how to do laundry; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Cultural Perception
Culturally, the phrase might be used with a tone of envy or disapproval.
Jenny was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, unlike us who worked for everything.