one-two

Noun

one-two (plural one-twos)

1. A quick one-touch play between two players.
   • A Ricketts and Stuart Holden one-two around the box then created a decent chance for an almost instant equaliser - but Welsh full-back Ricketts blasted over when a calmer finish could have been rewarded.2010 December 29, Chris Whyatt, “Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton”, in BBC Sport
   • Kane had dropped off to spread the play with a diagonal and, when he darted for the far post, Saka curled the ball back towards him – call it a long-range one-two.2023 March 26, David Hytner, “Kane and Bukayo Saka combine against Ukraine for England’s perfect Euros start”, in The Guardian
2. A one-two punch; two punches delivered in rapid succession
3. Two things in short succession
   • Smalling’s quick one-two of yellow cards towards the end of the first half had left an air of inevitability about what would follow and, if anything, it was probably a surprise that City restricted themselves to Sergio Agüero’s goal bearing in mind another of United’s defenders, Marcos Rojo, was...2014 November 2, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, in The Guardian
4. A race victory such that two (often both) cars of a constructor or team finish first and second in the race.