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fast worker

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noun

Informal.

  1. a person who is quick and shrewd in gaining personal advantage.

    A fast worker, he soon knew everyone who had any pull.

  2. a person who easily charms or fast-talks potential romantic partners.

Etymology

Origin of fast worker

First recorded in 1920–25

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