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 more loosely translated as “take him for a good man”, meaning that he is likely to forgive whatever sins against moderation may be committed. === Pronunciation === === Verb === den Herrgott einen guten Mann sein lassen (idiomatic) to indulge, to let oneself go, especially to revel, to have a good time with food, drink and merriment