one-two

[ wuhn-too ]

noun

1. Also called one-two punch. Boxing. a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
2. 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.

3. Fencing. a type of attack made up of two movements.

adjective

1. employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.

one-two

noun

1. boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand
2. soccer another term for wall pass

Word History and Origins

Origin of one-two¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

In fact, Mercedes crossed the line one-two in Belgium only for George Russell to be disqualified from victory for his car being underweight.

From BBC

Not many teams can pack a one-two punch better than the Baltimore Ravens after their off-season move for running back Derrick Henry has proved to be a huge success.

From BBC

The one-two wide swings of Hinchcliffe and Girdusky passing off dehumanizing comments as jokes at a politically tense moment shows us how far down the poison path we've bumbled on the “just joking!” cart.

From Salon

The one-two wide swings of Hinchcliffe and Girdusky passing off dehumanizing comments as jokes at a politically tense moment shows us how far down the poison path we've bumbled on the “just joking!” cart.

From Salon

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

From BBC

Related Words

• blow
• jab
• shot
• slap
• stroke