Eat, drink and be merry
phrase
To enjoy oneself, especially by eating and drinking well or freely.
It's Friday night, let's eat, drink and be merry!
Often appears as...
- let's eat
- drink and be merry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To encourage others to live in the present and enjoy their lives.
You've been working so hard, you need to take some time to eat, drink, and be merry.
Often appears as...
- you need to eat
- drink and be merry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To enjoy oneself, especially by eating and drinking well or freely.
It's Friday night, let's eat, drink and be merry!
Often appears as...
- let's eat
- drink and be merry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To encourage others to live in the present and enjoy their lives.
You've been working so hard, you need to take some time to eat, drink, and be merry.
Often appears as...
- you need to eat
- drink and be merry
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Context
Used during joyful occasions when indulgence is accepted or encouraged.
After winning the lottery, he exclaimed, 'Let's eat, drink and be merry!'
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Escape
Suggests a temporary break from responsibilities to enjoy life's pleasures.
Forget the stress for one night and eat, drink and be merry with us.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Gatherings
Commonly used in causal social contexts, not formal events.
At the beach bonfire, they decided to eat, drink and be merry.
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