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Definition of one-two
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
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 11 May. 2021.
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one-two
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English Language Learners Definition of one-two
: a combination of two quick punches in boxing
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The first known use of one-two was in 1809
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