idiom

in one fell swoop

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Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action

Definition

Describes something happening all at once or in a single, sudden action

Examples

  • The company laid off staff IN ONE FELL SWOOP
  • Well, that's IN ONE FELL SWOOP for you.
  • I suppose that counts as IN ONE FELL SWOOP.

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