one-two

noun

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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Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Pairing Burnes with Kodai Senga would give the Mets an enviable one-two punch at the top of their rotation. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Still, earnings remained strong The one-two punch of terrible press comes at a time when Nomura was otherwise doing quite well. Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024 This one-two punch using a general question in combination with a more specific question is a great way to get someone to suitably respond. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for one-two 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of one-two was in 1809

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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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