He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
silver spoon
idiomWealth passed down or inherited.
Origin
disputed originRooted in 18th century European table-setting customs, when diners would bring their own utensils to the meal. To distinguish themselves from serfs and peasants, members of the land-owning classes often used silver cutlery, whence the term silverware.
She never had to work a day in her life because she was born with a silver spoon.
Despite his lack of professional experience, his family's silver spoon ensured he secured the executive position without any real competition.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
Born rich, or into a wealthy family.
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eat up with a spoon
To accept (something) very eagerly.
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greasy spoon
An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.
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sell the family silver
To sell one's property (not necessarily heirlooms) in an attempt to avoid or escape financial difficulties.
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silver screen
Movies, or that which is related to movies or cinema.
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silver sheet
By extension, movies, the film industry, or that which is related to movies or cinema (often preceded with "the")
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silver tongue
The trait of being articulate and clever at speaking, often in a deceitful way.
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speech is silver, silence is golden
Not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate.