تعريف ومعنى "[be] born with a silver spoon in {one's} mouth"

What is the origin of the idiom "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" and when to use it?

The idiom "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" dates back to the 16th century and originally referred to a person of wealth and privilege from birth. It implies that the individual had the advantages of financial security, social status, and an easier life due to their family's prosperity. The phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is born into privilege and doesn't have to face the same hardships as others.