What is another word for at a blow?

Pronunciation: [atə blˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

"At a blow" is a phrase that is commonly used to describe a situation where something significant is achieved or destroyed in a single action. There are several synonyms that can be used to replace this phrase and convey a similar meaning. These synonyms include "in one fell swoop," "instantaneously," "suddenly," "swiftly," and "abruptly." All of these phrases indicate a sudden, impactful action that has significant consequences. Thus, while the expression "at a blow" may be useful in communicating a specific tone or emphasis, these synonyms are equally viable and may even be preferable in certain contexts.

What are the hypernyms for At a blow?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with At a blow

  • Now in this island of Atlantis there was a great and wonderful empire which had rule over the whole island and several others, and over parts of the continent and, furthermore, the men of Atlantis had subjected the parts of Libya within the columns of Heracles as far as Egypt, and of Europe as far as Tyrrhenia. This vast power, gathered into one, endeavored to subdue at a blow our country and yours and the whole of the region within the straits, and then, Solon, your country shone forth, in the excellence of her virtue and strength, among all mankind.
    Plato
  • if we could destroy custom at a blow and see the stars as a child sees them, we should need no other apocalypse.
    G. K. Chesterton

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