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Definition 2024

kill_the_fatted_calf

kill the fatted calf

English

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)