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prodigal son

Idiom Religion

Meaning

a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities

Example Sentences

"After years abroad, he returned home like the prodigal son."

Related Expressions

nitpick

to find small, unimportant faults in something

give someone a leg up

to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage

take a shot in the dark

to try something without knowing the result

An old friend is better than two new ones

Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.

behind enemy lines

in a hostile or dangerous situation

lay the blame on

to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.