one-two punch
one-two punch · one-two punches
A combination of two punches, one from each hand, thrown in rapid successionA combination of two punches, one from each hand, thrown in rapid succession.
Meaning
2 sensesA combination of two punches, one from each hand, thrown in rapid succession.
(broadly)A rapid sequence or combination of two things that has a quick or powerful effect.
Forms
plural: one-two punches| Singular | one-two punch |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedone-two
See also
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