fast one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fast one
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Example Sentences
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After so many slow starts, the Lions must have craved a fast one - and they made it happen.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
Indeed, McMahon seemed irked at the thought that Raw Story was trying to pull a fast one.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024
“Some companies are trying to pull a fast one by shrinking the products little by little and hoping you won't notice,” he said.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024
Even at No. 5, with less room for avant-garde maneuvering than their normal lower pick, the Seahawks pulled a fast one by making a selection few saw coming.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023
He’s got his audience thinking less and less about whether he’s pulling a fast one and more about the marvelous thing they’re about to see.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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