1. Killing the fatted calf is another Biblical phrase which ought to act as an antidote to killjoy Christmases.

2. We're going to kill the fatted calf for Alfred when he comes back from his expedition.

3. Are you going to kill the fatted calf for the prodigal son, Jack?

4. "Come, my dear boy, " said Prince Vassily playfully, "simply say 'yes, ' and I'll write on my own account to her, and we'll kill the fatted calf.

5. Sorry this meal isn't much, John. We didn't have time to kill the fatted calf.

6. His parents see him so rarely that they're always ready to kill the fatted calf when he comes home.