one-two

UK: /ˈwʌnˈtuː/ US: (wun′to̅o̅′)

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one-two  (wun′to̅o̅′), n. 

1. Sport Also called one′-two′ punch′. [Boxing.] a left-hand jab immediately followed by a right cross.
2. Informal Terms any strong or effective combination of two people or things:
   The old one-two of a good passer and a good receiver is the best way to win football games.
3. Sport [Fencing.] a type of attack made up of two movements.

adj. 

4. employing or suggesting a one-two;
   with one major or powerful thing or person combined with or following another.

• 1800–10