What does "One at a time" mean?

individually, sequentially

Synonym: individually Opposite: together

"One at a time" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

One at a time.

Cars

women of new york, one at a time, please.

How I Met Your Mother S3E4

Alex is never away from her laptop, so I had to steal assignments one at a time.

Modern Family S8E2

Now, one at a time, I want you to express your feelings using "I" emotion language and no judging, or "you" statements.

The Office S2E21

Calm down! One at the time!

Up

Take them one at a time and slow.

Black Mirror S3E5

One at a time!

Doctor Who S1E7

One life at a time.

Grey's Anatomy S7E6

"One at a time" in TV shows & movies

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