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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-two¹

First recorded in 1800–10

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If he does return, Claude and Rice would give the Trojans a potent one-two punch in the backcourt next season.

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The one-two punch of “A Minecraft Movie” and “Sinners” contributed 64% of the overall weekend box office, which was great news for Warner Bros., the studio behind both films.

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Norris said: "A tough race. I made too many mistakes. A messy race from me. Disappointed not to bring home a one-two for McLaren."

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The band also covered Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and closed with a one-two punch from its hit self-titled 1994 debut: “Say It Ain’t So” into “Buddy Holly.”

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Lando Norris played down McLaren's advantage at the Bahrain Grand Prix after team-mate Oscar Piastri led him to a one-two in Friday practice.

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