a one-two punch



a one-two punch

  (American)
two unpleasant things which happen together The weather delivered a one-two punch to gardeners with unseasonal freezing temperatures and strong winds.
See also: punch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ctibor-Czech
ÉAdaoinAY-deenIrish
German (2)GYER-mahnRussian
Khwaja-Persian
GregGREGEnglish
Gang-Chinese