makes merry
Has a ball
Makes merry means to celebrate or enjoy oneself in a lively way, typically with others.
The phrase suggests festive activity—eating, drinking, laughing, perhaps dancing: The guests made merry long into the night.
It has a slightly old-fashioned or literary ring, often appearing in fairy tales and period pieces.
- celebratesHonors with festivities
- good timesEnjoyable life periods
- carouseDrink and celebrate noisily
- living it upIndulging in pleasure
- paint the town redCelebrate boisterously in public
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