We will kill the fatted calf when our daughter finally comes home.
kill the fatted calf
idiomTo begin a festive celebration and rejoice for someone's long-awaited return.
Origin
disputed originFrom the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament.
The family decided to kill the fatted calf to celebrate their brother's return after five years abroad.
Upon the prodigal traveler's arrival, the village elders prepared to kill the fatted calf, marking the end of his long and arduous journey.
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dress to kill
To dress up so as to impress others (especially of the opposite sex).
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dressed to kill
Dressed in a very fashionable style.
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in for the kill
Intending to kill or destroy someone or something.
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kill me
Alternative form of shoot me.
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kill one's darlings
To destroy things or characters, particularly in art, of which one is fond, often reluctantly in order to improve one's artistic output.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
To seek short-term gain at the sacrifice of long-term profit.
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kill trees
To use paper.
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kill two birds with one stone
To solve two problems with one single action.