one-two
Americannoun
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Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
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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.
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Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.
adjective
noun
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boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand
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soccer another term for wall pass
Etymology
Origin of one-two
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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That left McLaren with a quandary for although their cars were running one-two, the slower one was in the lead, and they were concerned about threats from behind.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The one-two punch was a bright spot for HBO Max, the home of both programs, and the platform with the most nominations overall at 122.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The massive earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday came as a one-two punch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The real question is whether this one-two punch innovation represents a true breakthrough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“One-and-two to Baker. J. R. Richard rocks into his windup, around comes the arm, the one-two pitch...”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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