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wooden spoon

idiom

An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.


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  1. 01

    born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

    Born rich, or into a wealthy family.

  2. 02

    eat up with a spoon

    To accept (something) very eagerly.

  3. 03

    greasy spoon

    An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.

  4. 04

    silver spoon

    Wealth passed down or inherited.

  5. 05

    spoon bowl

    A match between the last placed and second last placed team in an Australian sports league, derived from the fact that the team that finishes last is informally awarded the "wooden spoon"

  6. 06

    wooden spoonist

    Synonym of wooden spooner: a last-place finisher.

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