in/at one fell swoop

idiom

: with a single, quick action or effort

The court has dismissed all of the charges against him in one fell swoop.

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The lipstick uses a mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments that appear darker at a glance, but apply sheerly, giving your lips a subtle tint in one fell swoop. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

Keep In Mind Some people prefer a tongue scraper that’s wider and allows for a deep clean in one fell swoop. —Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024

Everything that had been achieved in Russia since 1985—from the establishment of democratic institutions to the abolition of censorship and the reunification of Russian and European cultures—Putin swept off the table in one fell swoop. —Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024

All these activities are planned for you as part of the cruise itinerary—as a way for travelers to sample the diverse wonders of The Last Frontier in one fell swoop. —Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2024

These trusty makeup products help with color correction, add a bit of coverage, and include a healthy dose of skin-loving ingredients, all in one fell swoop. —Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024

At best, Biden has found a way to achieve piecemeal what he was prohibited from achieving in one fell swoop. —The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024

From my experience, especially in a reasonable-sized enterprise, there is no way of doing it in one fell swoop. —Cio, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

Thankfully, this gentle, oil-free gel gets the job done in one fell swoop, removing all the makeup from your eyelids and eyelashes—no matter how waterproof. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024