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Pull a fast one

Meaning:

If we pull a fast one, we trick or deceive someone. Usually, another person pulls a fast one on us. They deceive us or trick us.

Example sentences:

1. He pulled a fast one.
2. They pulled a fast one on me.
3. I pulled a fast one on her.

Example dialogue:

A: Did you buy that used car you were thinking about?
B: Yeah, I did. But I regret it now.
A: Why? What happened?
B: The dealers pulled a fast one on me. The car broke down the next day.

Practice:

Has anyone ever pulled a fast one on you?

 

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