one-two

noun

ˈwən-ˈtü 

-ˌtü

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

Examples of one-two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The coach slides winger Sam Reinhart, who has formed a dynamic one-two punch on the top line with Barkov, to a line with Lundell and winger Eetu Luostarinen. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025

After the one-two punch of The Scarlet Letter and Striptease, critics and audiences seemed to be determined not to let Moore succeed even in a crowd-pleaser like Ridley Scott’s G.I. Jane. —Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025

Because that would be the ideal one-two punch for Schoen, Daboll and the Giants to pair with Stafford. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025

Ortiz’s heavy hands, jab, feints, and the one-two combinations off those fakes broke Madrimov down. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-two

• amadou
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• detinue
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