born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth



born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth

To be born into a wealthy family. We may both be wealthy now, but I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I had nothing when I was young, and all of my fortune is down to my own hard work. Everyone who attends that university was born with a silver spoon in their mouth, so I just don't think it's the right place for me.
See also: born, mouth, silver, spoon

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chisomochee-SO-moSouthern African, Chewa
Joey['dʒəui]
EstÈVe-Occitan
Torgeir-Norwegian
Kristinekris-TEEN (English), kris-TEE-nə (German)Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, German
Amariaham-ə-RIE-ə (English)Biblical