fast one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fast one
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Now they worried that Tahnoon was again playing a fast one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
"People think they are ready for it but there is a real chance of things going crazy that weekend. Everything could collapse very fast," one MP says.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
“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
That’s because most Olympic finals are more tactical than fast, one reason why Cheptegei’s world record is nearly a minute better than the Olympic record.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024
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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