Two for two Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A phrase meaning success on both attempts or being correct/perfect in two out of two opportunities.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in sports, games, or scoring situations. Sometimes used more generally for two consecutive successes. Variations exist for other numbers ('three for three'). Not for literal counting, but for emphasizing perfect results.
Spanish: dos de dosPortuguese (BR): dois de doisPortuguese (PT): dois em doisChinese (Simplified): 两次全部成功 - 两全其美Chinese (Traditional): 兩次全部成功 - 兩全其美Hindi: दो में दोArabic: اثنان من اثنينBengali: দুই-এর দুই (সফলতা) - দুই-এ দুইRussian: два из двухJapanese: 二問中二問正解 - ２回中２回成功Vietnamese: hai trên haiKorean: 두 번 중 두 번 성공 - 두 개 모두 성공Turkish: ikide ikiUrdu: دو میں سے دوIndonesian: dua dari dua
Example Sentences
She answered both questions right—she's two for two.
basic
He got every answer right on the quiz—he went two for two without breaking a sweat.
natural
You made both shots! That's two for two.
basic
If I win again, I'll be two for two today.
basic
Wow, you signed up two clients today—you're two for two!
natural
First two tries, both a success—I'm officially two for two so far.
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