den Herrgott einen guten Mann sein lassen

German

Alternative forms

• den lieben Gott einen guten Mann sein lassen

Etymology

Literally: “to let the Lord be a good man” or “take him for a good man”, meaning that he is likely to forgive whatever sins against moderation may be committed.

Pronunciation

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Verb

den Herrgott einen guten Mann sein lassen

1. (idiomatic) to indulge, to let oneself go, especially to revel, to have a good time with food, drink and merriment