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View synonyms for fast one

fast one

noun

, Informal.
  1. 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.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of fast one1

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
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Example Sentences

The idea that Nikola was pulling a fast one wouldn’t count as outright fraud, Anderson knew, because the video didn’t explicitly claim the truck was self-propelled.

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