Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-fast-one
idiom
/ə ˈfæst ˌwʌn/
Definition
A trick or deception that is clever or sly.
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.
Meaning
The phrase refers to someone engaging in deceitful behavior or pulling off a clever trick on someone.
Synonyms
- Trick
- Deception
- Ruse
- Scheme
- Con
