Pull a Fast One.
English
idiom
To trick or deceive someone in a sneaky, clever way.
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To trick or deceive someone in a sneaky, clever way.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To trick or deceive someone in a clever way, usually to gain an unfair advantage.
Pulling a fast one means outsmarting someone through dishonesty or a quick manoeuvre they didn't see coming.
"Pull a Trick"
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More general — pulling a fast one specifically implies speed and deception; tricks can be playful
"Con"
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A deliberate and sustained deception — pulling a fast one is quicker and more opportunistic
"Pull a Fast One"
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Deceiving or outsmarting someone with a quick, clever trick they didn't see coming
Did you catch that they changed the payment terms in the revised draft?
They were trying to pull a fast one. Good thing we read every line.
He told me the event was free but charged everyone at the door.
He pulled a fast one on all of you. That's not okay — you should call it out.
How did you realise you'd been misled?
Too late, honestly. They pulled a fast one and I didn't catch it until the deal was done.
