in a single blow

in a single blow

All at once, with a single decisive or powerful action. When the economy crashed, thousands of people lost their jobs, their homes, and their pensions in a single blow. In her explosive new novel, the acclaimed author seeks to tackle issues of race, gender, and religion in a single blow. As the two leaders ratified the treaty, 10 years of civil war ended in a single blow.

See also: blow, single

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