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pull a fast one

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpʊl ə ˈfæst wʌn/ · UK /ˌpʊl ə ˈfɑːst wʌn/

pull a fast one means: To trick someone, often secretly, to get an advantage.

verb

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To trick someone, often secretly, to get an advantage.

  • Don’t try to pull a fast one.
  • The dealer pulled a fast one on my uncle.
  • Was she pulling a fast one when she changed the price?

How to use it: pull a fast one on someone (The seller tried to pull a fast one on us.)

Similar words: trick, deceive, cheat

Common phrases: pull a fast one, pull a fast one

Questions about pull a fast one

What does pull a fast one mean?

To trick someone, often secretly, to get an advantage.

What is pull a fast one in other languages?

Türkçe: oyuna getirmek · Español: engañar · Français: rouler · Deutsch: hereinlegen · Italiano: imbrogliare · 日本語: だます

How do you pronounce pull a fast one?

In American English /ˌpʊl ə ˈfæst wʌn/; in British English /ˌpʊl ə ˈfɑːst wʌn/.

How do you use pull a fast one in a sentence?

Don’t try to pull a fast one. The dealer pulled a fast one on my uncle.

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