Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
The young boy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "born with a silver spoon in your mouth" is born to riches and luxury.
This idiom means that someone was born into a wealthy family and has had a privileged upbringing. They have never had to worry about money or material possessions.
The other options are incorrect:
- born with a spoon stuck in his mouth: This is a literal meaning of the idiom, but it is not the most common or appropriate meaning.
- born with a spoon that was not of gold: This means that someone was born into a family that is not as wealthy as some other families. However, it does not necessarily mean that they are not wealthy.
- born to not so rich parents: This is a more direct way of saying that someone's parents are not very wealthy. However, it is not as idiomatic as "born with a silver spoon in your mouth."