What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Eat drink and be merry’?
From the Bible, Ecclesiastes VIII 15 (King James Version):
To eat, and to drink, and to be merry.
See also: the List of Proverbs.
Meaning
Eat drink and be merry
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What's the meaning of the phrase 'Eat drink and be merry'?
From the Bible, Ecclesiastes VIII 15 (King James Version): To eat, and to drink, and to be merry. See also: the List of Proverbs.
Historical trend
“Eat drink and be merry” in printed material over time
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1860–2020).
- Eat drink and be merry