kill the fatted calf
English edit
Etymology edit
From the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament.
Pronunciation edit
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Verb edit
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)
- (idiomatic) To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.
Translations edit
begin a festive celebration
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