one for the road

Example Sentences

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Rep. Joe Cunningham of South Carolina made it one for the road, cracking open a can of beer in a toast to his fellow members in a sign-off of his brief tenure.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2020

Carli Lloyd nearly got one for the road.

From Washington Post • Jun. 20, 2019

Like a good Slate-ster, I’m addicted to podcasts, so I’ll leave you with one for the road!

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2014

Before I shut my eyes, I need to check one last time, snatch one last glimpse, grab one for the road.

From The Guardian • May 30, 2013

It would be one for the road before Nebraska heads to the Big Ten, again changing the game’s landscape.

From Newsweek • Oct. 20, 2010