Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
one-fell-swoop
idiom
/ˌwʌn fɛl suːp/
Definition
A sudden and complete action or event, often affecting many things at once.
Examples
- He managed to clean the entire house in one-fell-swoop.
- When the company merged, they laid off half their employees in one-fell-swoop.
Meaning
The phrase ‘one-fell-swoop’ describes something happening swiftly and all at once, rather than gradually or in stages.
Synonyms
- All at once
- In one go
- In a single stroke
