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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOne-For-The-Road
/ˈwʌn fɔr ðə roʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A final drink taken before leaving a social gathering or establishment.
"Before heading home, he ordered a one-for-the-road." - 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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10 Global Lexicons: How "One-For-The-Road" is said worldwide
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un dernier verre
Transliteration: œ̃ dɛʁnje vɛʁ
"Avant de partir, il a pris un dernier verre."
ein letzter Drink
Transliteration: aɪn ˈlɛt͡stɐ dʁɪŋk
"Bevor wir gehen, bestellen wir einen letzten Drink."
un ultimo drink
Transliteration: un ˈultimo dɾiŋk
"Prima di andare, ha ordinato un ultimo drink."
un último trago
Transliteration: un ˈultimo ˈtɾaɣo
"Antes de irse, pidió un último trago."
um último drink
Transliteration: ũ ˈultimu dɾĩk
"Antes de sair, pediu um último drink."
एक आखिरी पेय
Transliteration: ek aakhiri pey
"जाने से पहले, उसने एक आखिरी पेय लिया।"
最后一杯
Transliteration: zuìhòu yī bēi
"在离开之前，他点了最后一杯。"
마지막 한 잔
Transliteration: majimak han jan
"떠나기 전에 마지막 한 잔을 주문했다."
最後の一杯
Transliteration: saigo no ippai
"出発する前に最後の一杯を頼んだ。"
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