Eat, drink and be merry Definition 1 of 2Pro 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.