one-two

noun

ˈwən-ˈtü 

-ˌtü

1

: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing

especially : a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand

2

or one-two punch : two forces combining to produce a marked effect

Examples of one-two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The profligate spending of the Biden administration and the monetary mismanagement of the Federal Reserve caused both home prices and interest rates to skyrocket, a deadly one-two punch that knocked out the housing market. —E.j. Antoni, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025

For a one-two punch in the sleep-support department, try wrapping roasted seaweed sheets around slices of creamy avocado, another magnesium-rich food, to create a simple, satisfying snack that’s perfect for winding down. —Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025

Still, winning an Oscar then appearing in a Scorsese movie, from the outside looking in, is a nice one-two punch. —Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2025

The news sent shockwaves through Italy, where 13 producers would be subject to the whopping one-two punch. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for one-two

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue