one-two punch

Noun

Meaning

(boxing) A combination of two punches, one from each hand, thrown in rapid succession.

(by extension) A rapid sequence or combination of two things that has a quick or powerful effect.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

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Examples

Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' is my ultimate karaoke song. It is a wonderful world. People forget we only have a certain amount of time, and it can all end at any moment. Armstrong and Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' are the ultimate one-two punch. Dhani Jones

Buffett, who is Berkshire's chairman and chief executive officer, has been notably quiet about the coronavirus, ever since calling the COVID-19 outbreak and plunging oil prices "a big one-two punch" in early March. Source: Internet

After a run of tracks from the beloved '2014 Forest Hills Drive', Cole drew his set to a close with the one-two punch of a blistering, a capella version of '1985' and the mighty 'No Role Modelz'. Source: Internet

Following the one-two punch of “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” and “Crazy in Love,” rapper Jay-Z and Beyoncé, the break out solo act of Destiny’s Child, became inextricably linked. Source: Internet

But when you have a one-two punch like that at the end of your bullpen, pretty much the game’s over in seven innings. Source: Internet

Fracking and the accompanying rules have provided a one-two punch to coal producers, while lifting the fortunes of gas and oil producers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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