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the prodigal son
(redirected from prodigal)

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the prodigal son
a man or boy who left a family or organization in order to do something they did not approve of and who has now returned to them feeling sorry for what he did
Usage notes: This phrase comes from the Bible.
Manchester City football club sees the return of the prodigal son tonight with Black once again in the team after a season away.
See also: son


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