Meaning of 'One fell swoop'
What does the saying 'One fell swoop' mean?
Idiom: One fell swoop
Meaning:
If something is done at one fell swoop, it is done in a single period of activity, usually swiftly and ruthlessly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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