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Silver spoon
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wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family
Idiom
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Plural form
silver spoons
What is the origin of the idiom "silver spoon" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiomatic phrase "silver spoon" can be traced back to the feeding practices of wealthy families in 16th-18th century Europe. Wealthy households at this time would own ornate silver spoons, as silver was a costly precious metal, which were exclusively used by babies and young children as symbols of status and luxury. Nowadays, it is frequently used to refer to the inherited wealth and social advantages that Jenny received from being born into a wealthy family
Examples
His success came mostly from the silver spoon he inherited, not from hard work.
