I have not found this idiom in my dictionary!

[Mad-ox]

hi,

Who can tell me the meaning of "born to the purple''. I know this is an idiom. I have searched for its meaning on the internet but I have not found anything related to it. Those who know its meaning please give also an example.

Thank you in advance!

madox

[Tdol]

In ancient Rome, purple-edged togas were a symbol of superior social status- does that make sense?

[Mad-ox]

not for me


madox

[mykwyner]

It means, literally, to be born to royalty. Figuratively, it means to be born to wealth and priviledge.

Wilfred was born to the purple, but wasted his time hanging out with his low-life college friends.

[Mad-ox]

thanks for your help