"one-two punch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: one-two punches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=one-two punch}} one-two punch (plural one-two punches)
  1. (boxing) A combination of two punches, one from each hand, thrown in rapid succession. Categories (topical): Boxing Related terms: one-two
    Sense id: en-one-two_punch-en-noun-SLZF0Rrd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
  2. (by extension) A rapid sequence or combination of two things that has a quick or powerful effect. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-one-two_punch-en-noun-uQ0HN6YH

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