fatted calf
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffattedandcalf
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fatted
adjective
uk/ˈfæt.ɪd/us/ˈfæt̬.ɪd/
→ kill the ...
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calf
noun[C]
uk/kɑːf/us/kæf/
a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants ...
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(Definition offattedandcalffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesoffatted calf
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I seem to see on his distinguished features now the complacent expression of one who savours from afar the future fragrance of thefattedcalf.
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There is no sign of afattedcalfon the horizon with which to feed them.
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Nor did we see anyfattedcalfas far as the nation itself was concerned.
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Did thefattedcalfcollapse in mortal terror?
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I have an even greater sympathy for thefattedcalf.
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It was not such a welcome from the elder brother or thefattedcalf, but the father welcomed him.
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My only objection is to being considered by anybody as a fit subject for thefattedcalf.
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He would have welcomed him like the father welcomed the prodigal son, with afattedcalfand all the rest of it.
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There is not even afattedcalfto celebrate the return of the unprodigal son to his inheritance.
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There may not be a golden calf but there is afattedcalffor the prolific fields.
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The prodigal son came back because he sniffed thefattedcalf.
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Adenauer was seated well at the head of the table and given all the choicest pickings off thefattedcalf.
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There are no fatted calves about him.
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