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one for the road

idiom
Meaning

A final drink before one leaves.


Examples
SIMPLE

We have time for one for the road before you leave.

CONTEXTUAL

The party was almost over, but the host insisted we have one for the road.

COMPLEX

After a long evening of conversation, they shared one for the road before stepping out into the cold night air.

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

    bite the big one

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Last updated April 17, 2026