one-two

\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ noun

1. : a fencing attack made by simulating a disengagement and followed by delivery of a thrust in the original line if the adversary's parry is drawn

2. or one-two punch \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷-\ : delivery of two short blows in rapid succession in boxing; especially : delivery of a jab with the left hand followed at once by a hard straight blow with the right

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one-two «WUHN TOO», noun.

1. (in boxing) two punches given in quick succession, usually one with the left hand followed by one with the right hand: »

a lightning one-two on the jaw.

2. Slang, Figurative. a quick retort: »

He countered each question with a stunning one-two.

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n. a pair of punches in quick succession, esp. with alternate hands

[as adj.] a one-two punch

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/ˈwʌnˈtuː/ noun [singular]

: a combination of two quick punches in boxing

He knocked him out with the old one-two (punch/combo).

— often used figuratively to describe two bad things that happen very close together or at the same time

Yesterday's earthquakes dealt the city a one-two punch.