Synonyms

fast one

American

noun

Informal.

a shrewd action, especially when unscrupulous or dishonest; an unfair trick, deceitful practice, dishonest dealing, etc..

He pulled a fast one on me by paying me with a worthless check.

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

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Instead, only the foreman signed off on it — the legal equivalent of pulling a fast one on the judicial process.

From Salon

It is obvious to most drivers that slower speeds are generally safer than fast ones.

From BBC

“And fast ones, too. We are riding them back to Ashton Place.”

From Literature

After so many slow starts, the Lions must have craved a fast one - and they made it happen.

From BBC

Indeed, McMahon seemed irked at the thought that Raw Story was trying to pull a fast one.

From Los Angeles Times

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