How to Pronounce "one for the road"
expression
WUHN fer thuh ROHD
WON faw THE roh-d
Definition
"One for the road" is an informal expression meaning to have one last drink (usually alcoholic) before leaving a place, especially before going home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
wˈɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHN fer thuh ROHD
UK
WON faw THE roh-d
Listen in Context
Let's have one for the road before we leave.
He ordered one for the road at the bar.
She never refuses one for the road with friends.
I'll grab one for the road—then I promise I'm heading home.