eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die
The phrase encourages enjoyment of life due to its brevity and uncertainty.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Life is short, so one should enjoy it while they can.
Example
- After a long week of work, they decided to eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die.
C1Philosophical
(pejorative)A hedonistic view that one should indulge in pleasures today because the future is uncertain.
Example
- Critics often dismiss the epicurean motto of eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die as short-sighted.