one on one
ɒnˈwʌn, -ɔn- adjective
1.
consisting of or involving direct individual competition, confrontation, or communication; person-to-person: a one-on-one discussion.
adverb
2.
in direct encounter: I'd rather settle this with her one-on-one.
noun
Idioms 3.
a meeting or confrontation between two persons.
4.
go one-on-one with, Sports. to play directly against (an opposing player).
Origin:
1965–70, Americanism
1965–70, Americanism
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| one-on-one | |
| —adj | |
| denoting a relationship or encounter in which someone is involved with only one other person: a one-on-one meeting | |
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One on one
is always a great word to know.
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Idioms & Phrases
one on one
A direct encounter between two persons, especially a conflict, as in The two department heads went one on one regarding shelf space. This slangy expression almost certainly comes from sports. It is commonly used to refer to a two-person basketball game, but is also applied to the interaction of two players on opposing teams in football, soccer, and similar team sports. [c. 1960]
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