As an adjective, "silver spoon" describes someone who has a prosperous background or is of a well-to-do family environment, often with the connotation that the person does not fully realize or appreciate the value of his or her advantage, its having been inherited rather than earned.
born into a very rich family and having a privileged upbringing. This expression is usually used to show resentment or disapproval. Samantha was born with a silver spoon in her mouth; there's always someone to pay her bills if her inheritance isn't enough.
idiom. to have a high social position and be rich from birth.
The term is based on the English idiom "born with a silver spoon in one's mouth". In the past, European nobility often used silver dishes, and children were fed by nannies using silver spoons, which indicated the wealth of the family.
Utensils made of silver have non-toxic properties. Unlike other materials that contaminate the food when heated, due to the chemical reactions, the food cooked in silver is safe.
Silver is a precious metal, thus when you give an infant a silver gift you offer a piece of the future health and wealth you desire for the child. Giving a silver teaspoon for a Baptism means wishing the new-born happiness and prosperity and throughout life.
Before the place setting became popular around the 18th century, people brought their own spoons to the table, carrying them in the same way that people today carry wallet and keys. In pre-modern times, ownership of a silver spoon was an indication of social class, denoting membership in the land-owning classes.
diamond-point spoon in American English
(ˈdaiməndˌpɔint, ˈdaiə-) a spoon having a handle terminating in a polygonal, pointed knob.
Non-wooden spoons (metal spoons especially) are far more likely to scratch up the bottoms and sides of your pots and pans. For non-stick surfaces this is extremely problematic as food will start to stick to the bottom, making it more difficult to cook on the pans and clean them afterwards.
Silver becomes black because of hydrogen sulfide (sulfur), a substance that occurs in the air. When silver comes into contact with it, a chemical reaction takes place and a black layer is formed. Silver oxidizes faster in places with a lot of light and high humidity.
I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. Now, what the hell is that? It's basically a silver spoon, meaning someone was born with privilege and wealth. They didn't have to work for it, and it was given unconditionally.
In 19th-century British slang, "spoon" meant "simpleton" (a meaning that may have been influenced by the "shallowness" of some spoons). That use of "spoon" brought about the adjective "spoony" to describe a silly or foolish person.
Spooning and cuddling both describe types of physical touch. You can cuddle and not spoon, but spooning is a specific type of cuddling. Spooning can be platonic, but it can also be used before, during, or after sex. Couples may use it as foreplay before sex, or spoon after sexual activity.
Come the 20th century, spooning came to refer to a sexual position where a person has intercourse with a person on their side from the back. For most intimates, though, spooning is more innocuous, a form of chest-to-back cuddling. It's named for the ways spoons can be stacked and is recorded on a Usenet group by 1994.
The theory is based on the fact that water is a poor conductor of heat. Since metal heats up better and faster than water or any liquid for that matter, the metal will help the meat tenderize faster since it will heat up better. Use a fork for more than just eating.
Wooden spoons are durable, but they can crack due to wear and tear or if you wash them repeatedly in your dishwasher. If your spoon cracks, food can get stuck in the crevices and cause bacterial growth that isn't as easy to clean away.
Metal utensils, along with steel wool for cleaning, should always be left on the sideline when using a nonstick pan. Metal can scratch or chip the coating and if that happens, you'll definitely need to replace the pan rather than continue using it. Instead, opt for a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
Ramson's pickle spoon is a kitchen device that is used not only to strain liquids away from other ingredients but also to sift fine ingredients away from larger ingredients. Perfectly proportioned slots make straining quick and also prevent your food from slipping through during cooking.
Funeral spoons were presented to family members or close friends upon the burial of loved ones. The inscription on the front of this spoon's handle refers to Maria Van Rensselaer, who died in 1688 or 1689. Maria had married Jeremias Van Rensselaer in 1662 but was herself a Van Cortlandt.
Silver plated sugar or spice spoon with windmill with rotating blades.
For most intimates, though, spooning is more innocuous, a form of chest-to-back cuddling. It's named for the ways spoons can be stacked and is recorded on a Usenet group by 1994.
A metaphor for ample wealth that has been passed down through inheritance. (Used primarily in the phrase "born with a silver spoon in (one's) mouth.") We may both be wealthy now, but I never had a silver spoon growing up.
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