kills the fatted calf

A form of kill the fatted calf — To begin a festive celebration and rejoice for someone's long-awaited return.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of kill the fatted calf
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APA

kills the fatted calf. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kills%20the%20fatted%20calf

MLA

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Chicago

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