prodigal son

prodigal son
Someone who returns home from travelling, especially having repented of former extravagant behaviour.

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  • prodigal son — n. Bible a wastrel son who was welcomed back warmly on his homecoming in repentance: Luke 15:11 32 …   English World dictionary

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  • prodigal son/daughter — a son/daughter who leaves his or her parents to do things that they do not approve of but then feels sorry and returns home often used figuratively He left the company several years ago, but now the prodigal son has returned. • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Prodigal Son (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Prodigal Son Type = Album Artist = The Saints Released = 1988 Recorded = Genre = Pop punk Label = Mushroom Records Australia, TVT US Producer = Harry Vanda, George Young. Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|3|5… …   Wikipedia

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