Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
one-for-the-road
idiom
wuhn-fawr-thuh-rohd
Definition
A final drink or snack taken before leaving a social setting or before embarking on a journey.
Examples
- After a great night out, we decided to have one-for-the-road at the bar before heading home.
- He ordered a whiskey, saying it was his one-for-the-road.
Meaning
The phrase ‘one-for-the-road’ typically refers to having a last drink, especially alcoholic, before heading home or starting a journey. It suggests a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment in the moment before parting ways.
Synonyms
- last call
- final drink
- going-away drink
