one-on-one
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\ ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən 
, ˌwən-än- \
, ˌwən-än- \Definition of one-on-one
1 : playing directly against a single opposing player
2 : involving a direct encounter between one person and another
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one-on-one
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one-on-one
: involving two people who are dealing with or competing against each other directly
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The first known use of one-on-one was in 1940
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