prodigal son/daughter

noun

: 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.

Examples of prodigal son/daughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Good news, General Hospital fans: The prodigal son is coming home. —

Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 June 2024 In September, the prodigal son will be in a Los Angeles federal court on tax evasion charges — which are more serious and, believe it or not, more salacious. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024 Or even the prodigal son returning home save the family. —

Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2024 None is more electrifying than a traditional spiritual about the prodigal son, which Oglesby uses to net her first theatrical role. —

Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prodigal son/daughter

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