fatted calf
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You were the good and prudent child, and now you’re glumly getting ready for the fatted calf to be slaughtered for your useless brother.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2019
After expending hundreds of angry words, he noted that he is one of 32 terrifically rich owners and everyone loves a fatted calf.
From New York Times • May 6, 2015
Feasting on the fatted calf of divine grace, every day was thanksgiving.
From Time • Feb. 13, 2015
Tonight they must have been tempted to throw on the fatted calf to mark the Spaniard's return to the very centre of this year's mesmerising championship.
From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2010
"Well, son," he said, "the prodigal father's returned, and quite ready for a fatted calf."
From The Black Opal by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
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