Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-fast-one
idiom
/ə ˈfæst ˌwʌn/
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Definition
A trick or deception that is clever or sly.
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Examples
- He really pulled a fast one on his friends by pretending to win the lottery.
- Don’t let him pull a fast one on you; he’s good at manipulating situations.
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Meaning
The phrase refers to someone engaging in deceitful behavior or pulling off a clever trick on someone.
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Synonyms
- Trick
- Deception
- Ruse
- Scheme
- Con