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one swell foop noun used as a humorous reversal of “one fell swoop” US, 1900- “It’s being done in one swell foop.” Mutters another: “And that’s frequently how it comes out!” — Forbes, p. 84, 12 November 1979
- Diane has finally gone from the bargain basement to the penthouse, in one swell foop. (I’m partial to spoonerisms.) — Haywood Smith, The Red Hat Club, p. 246, 2003
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