1
: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing
especially
: a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
2
or one-two punch
: two forces combining to produce a marked effect
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That poignant one-two punch was all part of director Michael Morris' plan.
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EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
City got their press wrong from kick-off at the start of the second half, and a simple one-two was enough for Pedro Goncalves to get in behind their midfield.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Stewart and Williams still make up the best one-two punch in the backfield in Panthers history, and Olsen, Gross and Kalil each finished their careers with three or more Pro Bowl appearances.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
The one-two punch of a DGA and PGA win has historically been a strong indicator of Oscar success.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
City got their press wrong from kick-off at the start of the second half, and a simple one-two was enough for Pedro Goncalves to get in behind their midfield.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Stewart and Williams still make up the best one-two punch in the backfield in Panthers history, and Olsen, Gross and Kalil each finished their careers with three or more Pro Bowl appearances.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
The one-two punch of a DGA and PGA win has historically been a strong indicator of Oscar success.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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