kill the fatted calf

English

Etymology

From the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament.

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Verb

kill the fatted calf (third-person singular simple present kills the fatted calf, present participle killing the fatted calf, simple past and past participle killed the fatted calf)

  1. (idiomatic) To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.

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