[Idiom] PULL A FAST ONE. - Outsmarting Trickery: Learn the Signs

Trick or deceive someone cleverly.

Pull a fast one" is an idiom used when someone cleverly and deceitfully tricks someone else. This phrase often implies a surprising or an unexpected deceit, sometimes playful but other times serious.

Example Sentences

1. He tried to pull a fast one by changing the contract at the last minute.

   He attempted to deceive by altering the contract at the last minute.

2. Don't let them pull a fast one on you; check all the details.

   Ensure no one deceives you by checking all details carefully.

3. She thought she could pull a fast one and skip the line, but she was caught.

   She tried to deceive and skip the line, but got caught.