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idiom [noun]

Kijiko cha fedha

Maana (Definition)

Being born into wealth and social privilege without having worked for it.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

silver spoon / privilege from birth

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

born rich

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alizaliwa na kijiko cha fedha mdomoni lakini bado anafanya kazi."

Translation: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth but still works.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Biashara ni mchanga haileti utajiri wa usiku mmojaFahari ya ustawi
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