one-two

American  

[wuhn-too] / ˈwʌnˈtu /

noun

1. Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.

2. 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.

3. Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.

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adjective

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

one-two British  

noun

1. boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand

2. soccer another term for wall pass

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Etymology

Origin of one-two

First recorded in 1800–10

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Example Sentences

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one-two

Hamilton's point after the race was that Ferrari would have won the race - probably got a one-two - if the pair had worked together on that first lap.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Tech stocks got hit with a one-two punch on Wednesday, and they’re still reeling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Those measurements bolstered the idea that the asteroid impact intensified volcanic activity, creating a one-two punch that contributed to the extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Bank stocks have endured a one-two punch over the past few weeks, according to analysts at Bespoke Intelligence Group.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Finally, when there are only twenty minutes left, he makes us number off one-two and we break up into teams for an abbreviated game, thanks to what he calls “unfortunate events.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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