one-two punches
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
4.
employing or suggesting a one-two; with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.
Origin:
1800–10
1800–10
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| one-two | |
| —n | |
| 1. | boxing a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand |
| 2. | soccer another term for wall pass |
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