Swoop
71in one fell swoop — all at the same time. I prefer to see someone in charge so we can deal with everything in one fell swoop. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of fell swoop (= a quick, sudden downward movement by an attacking bird) …
72one fell swoop — If something is done at one fell swoop, it is done in a single period of activity, usually swiftly and ruthlessly …
73one fell swoop — see under swoop ● fell …
74in/at one fell swoop — see ↑fell, 3 • • • Main Entry: ↑swoop …
75one fell swoop — noun One stroke; one action or event with many results. Changing the oil lubricates the engine and removes debris in one fell swoop …
76at one fell swoop — See in one fell swoop …
77in one fell swoop — in one action, in one attack, at once Our TV ad is effective. In one fell swoop we create doubts about the other products and sell our own …
78one fell swoop — See in one fell swoop …
79at (or in) one fell swoop — see fell4. → swoon over …
80in (or at) one fell swoop — all in one go. [from Shakespeare s Macbeth (IV. iii. 219).] → fell …