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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(chiefly Canada, US, Australia) Involving direct communication or competition between two people..
Such one-on-one “swearing contests” are routinely decided in favor of law enforcement officers, but in this case the district court sided with the accused bank robber.
After several near misses, Van Persie finally reached three figures by turning in Walcott's cross before Jaaskelainen saved from Walcott when one-on-one.
Swedish striker Isak was also foiled by Ortega in a one-on-one opportunity shortly before half-time. If converted, that may have put the game beyond City's reach.
He was willing to go one-on-one with the District Attorney himself.
Why don't we play a little one-on-one until the others show up.
Use one-on-one when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
One-on-one means (chiefly Canada, US, Australia) Involving direct communication or competition between two people..
Common synonyms include one-to-one, triple O, individual, private.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Such one-on-one “swearing contests” are routinely decided in favor of law enforcement officers, but in this case the district court sided with the accused bank robber.
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