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

Pull a fast one.

Pull a fast one.

/pʊl ə fæst wʌn/

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.

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