Idiom of the day :- One for the road

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

One last drink, usually alcoholic, before leaving a pub, house etc A : It’s a pity you have to leave the party so soon. If you’re not in a hurry how aboutone for the road ? B : Yes of course I can stay a little longer. A : Great. I’ve just invented a special cocktail. It’s warm beer mixed with orange juice, whisky and strawberry jam ! B : Err … Actually I think I’ll go now. I’ve just realised that I forgot to fed the cat. Goodbye ! In London during the Middle Ages, prisoners who were condemned to death would be taken from the Old Bailey prison ( now law courts ) to Tyburn ( now Marble Arch ). The journey was along the straight road from the City to the West End in a wagon pulled by a horse. Before leaving, it was traditional fro the prisoners to visit the pub opposite the Old Bailey. In the pub, the Magpie and Stump, they could have a large glass of beer or one for the road. The prisoners would arrive at Tyburn drunk and therefore would not worry about the execution to come !