AT ONE FELL SWOOP


Meaning of AT ONE FELL SWOOP in English

{adv. phr.} 1. {literary} In one attack or accident; in one bad blow. * /The millionaire lost his money and his friends at one fell swoop./ 2. At one time; at the same time. * /Three cars drove into the driveway, and Mrs. Crane's dinner guests all arrived at one fell swoop./

See: IN ONE FELL SWOOP.

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