silver

be born with a silver spoon in your mouth be born into a wealthy family of high social standing.

cross someone's palm with silver: seecross.

have a silver tongue be eloquent or persuasive.

on a silver platter (or salver) without having been asked or sought for; without requiring any effort or return from the recipient.

☞ The image here is of a butler or waiter presenting something on a silver tray.

sell the family silver: seefamily.

a silver lining a positive or more hopeful aspect to a bad situation, even though this may not be immediately apparent.

☞ The full form of the phrase is the proverb every cloud has a silver lining.

the silver screen the cinema industry; cinema films collectively.

☞ In the early days of cinematography, a projection screen was covered with metallic paint to give a highly reflective, silver-coloured surface.