ONE-TWO Definition & Meaning

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one-two

[ wuhn-too ]

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noun

Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
Informal. any strong or effective combination of two people or things:
The old one-two of a good passer and a good receiver is the best way to win football games.
Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.

adjective

employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.

one-two

noun

boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand
soccer another term for wall pass

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of one-two¹

First recorded in 1800–10

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I’d like to note that the two deaths in previous seasons were played for comedic effect, while this final one-two punch can only be read as tragically sad.

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Kelly, of the CAP, said the combination of repealing environmental protections and canceling funding for new programs amounts to a “one-two punch” for the nation’s health and safety — putting lives at risk while also increasing energy and healthcare costs.

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Trackside fires continued to be a concern at the Japanese Grand Prix as Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri to a McLaren one-two in final practice.

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Impressive one-two pitching duo in Allen Olmos and freshman Carlos Acuna.

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Last year he and Ethan Schiefelbein, the 72nd player taken in the draft last summer by the Detroit Tigers, were a dynamic one-two punch as starters with Carlson as the closer.

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