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pull a fast one

Idioms  

  1. Also, put over a fast one. Engage in a deceitful practice or play an unfair trick. For example, He pulled a fast one when he gave me that fake employment record, or She tried to put over a fast one, but we found out in time to stop her. [Slang; c. 1920]

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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

In 2018, the people gave the Legislature a swift course correction when it tried to pull a fast one by exempting itself from the Public Records Act.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023

I don’t think your aunt is trying to pull a fast one on you, but I do think she got her estimate a different way.

From Slate • Nov. 23, 2022

They hadn’t warned the crowd about illegal punches— and there was always a wise guy out there ready to pull a fast one.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

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