
One for the road
Social Custom
Used in social gatherings where having a last drink is customary before departing.
Everyone was leaving the party when Mike shouted, 'How about one for the road?'
Informal Setting
The phrase is casual and mostly used among friends or in informal settings.
After a long dinner with college buddies, Sam suggested having one for the road.
Not Literally
It's not always about drinking; it can be used metaphorically for any last item before leaving.
Though we were full, we still grabbed a cookie for the road.