Glossary / General

one and done

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

One and done means you get only one try, and if you lose, you're out for good.

Technical Definition

The phrase 'one and done' means that a competitor has only one chance to succeed; if they fail, they are immediately eliminated.

Hear It Discussed

"So when I get to UCC, it's just I'm one and done."
Why Making Big Power Isn't Enough to Win UCC The Diesel Podcast 33:39

"It's frustrating, it's exhausting, and it's not your fault. The industry average is 54 percent, one and done. We understand how discouraging that can be."
The Dealer Alternative Advantage in Today’s Auto Repair Industry [THA 482] Remarkable Results Radio Podcast 16:43

"But we don't, we just don't have the database or the data sources for autocross hill climbs, because it's more of a one-off. It's a one and done rather than, you know, eight laps, [4130.0s] get..."
DwD 0758: Race Setup Pro Garage Heroes In Training 08:43