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Discover LudwigThe phrase "silver spoon" is a correct and usable idiom in written English.
You can use the phrase to metaphorically refer to an individual who has had a fortunate and privileged upbringing, often with the implication that they are lazy and ungrateful. For example, "Mary has been so spoiled by her wealthy parents that she has a silver spoon in her mouth."
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silver spoon
noun
Wealth passed down or inherited.
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Silver spoon with secure sponsorship.
"We don't have a silver spoon".
"No silver spoon here," he said.
Or do I mean a silver spoon?
Mix until smooth with a silver spoon.
"He didn't have a silver spoon.
Silver spoon with Princeton University seal on the handle.
I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth.
COLD SPRING Silver Spoon The DMK Trio, jazz.
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All very silver-spoon-in-the-mouth.
Neither Kelly nor Malzahn has a silver-spoon football pedigree.
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