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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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.
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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
Pairing Suarez and Bednar at the back end of the Yankees’ bullpen would give them one of the best one-two punches in baseball.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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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
Pairing Suarez and Bednar at the back end of the Yankees’ bullpen would give them one of the best one-two punches in baseball.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-two
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-two. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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