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One for the road

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Social Custom

Used in social gatherings where having a last drink is customary before departing.

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Everyone was leaving the party when Mike shouted, 'How about one for the road?'
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Informal Setting

The phrase is casual and mostly used among friends or in informal settings.

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After a long dinner with college buddies, Sam suggested having one for the road.
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Not Literally

It's not always about drinking; it can be used metaphorically for any last item before leaving.

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Though we were full, we still grabbed a cookie for the road.
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