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.
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nervous hit »
A production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.
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rest assured »
Be sure; no need to worry; trust.
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take it from me »
Believe me, rest assured.
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