Meaning of the word "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die" in English

What does "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die

US /it, drɪŋk, ænd bi ˈmɛri, fɔr təˈmɑˌroʊ wi meɪ daɪ/
UK /iːt, drɪŋk, ænd bi ˈmɛri, fɔː təˈmɒrəʊ wi meɪ daɪ/
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Idiom

Enjoy life as much as possible because it is short and the future is uncertain.

Example:
He decided to spend his savings on a world tour, saying, 'Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die.'
The party's atmosphere was defined by the motto: eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die.