one-two
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.
employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.
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And there was a time, prior to the one-two punch of Catwoman and Elektra, when superhero films were championed minority heroes.
Fear of a Minority Superhero: Marvel's Obsession with White Guys Saving the World | Marlow Stern | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou can hear it all over Lazaretto, but especially in the one-two punch of "Temporary Ground" and "Would You Fight for My Love?"
Victims and those who work with victims of sexual assault describe the pain as a one-two punch.
Harvard’s Biggest Problem With Sexual Assault Is Harvard Itself | Emily Shire | April 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHad it been a one-two result, could you imagine the sibling rivalry?
What’s a Key to Victory in Sochi? Coming So Close to Defeat. | Kevin Bleyer | February 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead, they were both taken out in a one-two shot by supposed good guy Michael, in one of the biggest twists of the series.
The 10 Most Shocking Lost Deaths | Shannon Donnelly, The Daily Beast Video | February 1, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
One—two— With a terrific crash, the window panes fell upon the desks; the floor shook beneath our feet.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander BerkmanAnd then one—two—three—four—five of the huge dodo-tetrapteryx birds shot out, poised for a moment, and leaped into flight.
The Onslaught from Rigel | Fletcher Pratt"One—two—three—four—five, you are right," said Mr. Beresford.
Penelope's English Experiences | Kate Douglas WigginCoulter did steady down in a most astonishing manner, for he sent the Yale men to the bench in one-two-three order.
Frank Merriwell's Races | Burt L. StandishWash the plums and prick each one two or three times with a fork.
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British Dictionary definitions for one-two
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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