Eat, drink and be merry

usgb
phrase

To enjoy oneself, especially by eating and drinking well or freely.

It's Friday night, let's eat, drink and be merry!
Visual representation of "eat, drink and be merry" - To enjoy oneself, especially by eating and drinking well or freely

Often appears as...

  • let's eat
  • drink and be merry

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "eat, drink and be merry"
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Celebratory Context

Used during joyful occasions when indulgence is accepted or encouraged.

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After winning the lottery, he exclaimed, 'Let's eat, drink and be merry!'
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Temporary Escape

Suggests a temporary break from responsibilities to enjoy life's pleasures.

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Forget the stress for one night and eat, drink and be merry with us.
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Informal Gatherings

Commonly used in causal social contexts, not formal events.

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At the beach bonfire, they decided to eat, drink and be merry.
Visual representation of the word "Eat, drink and be merry"

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