Phrases related to: Spoon

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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth	Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.	Rate it: (4.33 / 3 votes)
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth	Born rich or in a wealthy family.	Rate it: (4.00 / 1 vote)
Born With a Silver Spoon in Your Mouth	Born in a family or environment that is rich, comfortable and luxuriant	Rate it: (2.00 / 2 votes)
être né coiffé	To be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth (literally, with a caul).	Rate it: (1.00 / 1 vote)
gag me with a spoon	An expression of disgust.	Rate it: (3.00 / 2 votes)
greasy spoon	An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
silver spoon	Wealth passed down or inherited.	Rate it: (2.00 / 1 vote)
there is no spoon	A certain problem or obstacle only exists if one believes in it; therefore, it is possible to overcome it by denying its existence.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
wooden spoon	A spoon made from wood.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
wooden spoon	An ironic prize for finishing last in a competition.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
wooden spoon	kitchen utensil	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)