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Difference between Be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth and Get the wooden spoon

be born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth—be born into a rich family:

  • He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and probably never had to work a day in his life.

get the wooden spoonbe the last in a sporting event or other competition:

  • Previous City Councilor got the wooden spoon—with no votes on the first two counts.