🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

最后一杯

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zuìhòu yī bēi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
One-For-The-Road/ˈwʌn fɔr ðə roʊd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在离开之前,他点了最后一杯。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A final drink taken before leaving a social gathering or establishment.

    "Before heading home, he ordered a one-for-the-road."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical expression for a last indulgence or experience before a significant change or departure.

    "She decided to have a one-for-the-road in the form of a farewell party."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'one-for-the-road' originates from the early 20th century, likely from the British pub culture, where it referred to having one last drink before leaving for home. The term reflects a social custom that has evolved to signify a final indulgence before departure.

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