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# one for the road

idiom (noun phrase: one for the road)

«one for the road» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, everyday) a last alcoholic drink before leaving a pub or party.
2. (informal) one last thing before leaving (a snack, song or hug).

### In the lessons

Said at pubs and parties to suggest a last drink; today often seen as unwise if the person is driving. Everyday register, all English-speaking countries.

### Examples

- Let's have one for the road.
- He always has one for the road, even when he's driving — not smart.
- Grab a biscuit, one for the road!
- The band played one for the road before going home.
- No more for me, I'm driving — no one for the road.
- Just one for the road, then we really must go.

### Note

It usually means alcohol, so it is dangerous with driving. With children it can mean a snack. Plain words: last drink.