kill the fatted calf

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Verb

kill the fatted calf

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

Translations

begin a festive celebration

Dutch: het vetgemeste kalf slachten
French: tuer le veau gras

Italian: uccidere il vitello grasso
Norwegian: slakte gjøkalven (no)
Swedish: slakta gödkalven

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