| one-sided |
giving only one side or position. [2 definitions] |
| one-step |
a ballroom dance that consists of an unbroken series of quick walking steps and is danced to ragtime music. [3 definitions] |
| one-time |
former. [2 definitions] |
| one-to-one |
matching or corresponding, as each element of one set with a specific element of another. |
| one-track |
concerned exclusively with one idea, topic, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| one-two |
in boxing, a sequence of two punches, such as a quick jab with the left fist followed immediately by a hard punch with the right. |
| one-up |
to surpass (someone) in order not to be bettered or lose face. |
| one-upmanship |
the method, practice, or habit of always trying to surpass or gain an advantage over others so as not to be bettered. |
| one-way |
moving or allowing to move in a single direction. |
| put all one's eggs in one basket |
to risk all one has on a single undertaking. |
| put one through one's paces |
to cause one to show skill or ability. |
| serve one right |
to be something that one deserves, esp. some type of punishment or unhappy result. |
| stare one in the face |
to be clearly obvious or impending. |
| sweep one off one's feet |
to overwhelm or conquer, esp. in courtship. |
| The Thousand and One Nights |
see "Arabian Nights." |
| twenty-one |
the card game of blackjack. |
| what makes one tick |
what causes one's behavior (often used as a question). |