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ONE-UP
one up
noun
1.
having gained an advantage in some way that betokens success, especially over rivals.
2.
leading an opponent by one point or one scoring unit: The home team was one up on the visitors.
3.
one each; tied at a score of one: The score was one up in the ninth inning.
4.
Printing. with only one reproduction of a form per sheet or on a given sheet: We must print this job one up.
5.
Journalism. using one more column of space than of type.
Origin:
1920–25
1920–25
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| one-up | |
| —adj | |
| informal having or having scored an advantage or lead over someone or something | |
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