pull a fast one

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Ultimately, it's just a sad attempt to pull a fast one over his audience and his critics, with Asian women as the punchline again.

From Salon

If the bill is higher, the ambulance company may be trying to pull a fast one.

From Seattle Times

Republicans are trying to pull a fast one with this new budget bill, Adam Chodorow writes.

From Slate

Related Words

• be dishonest
• betray
• cheat
• circumvent
• defraud
• delude
• disappoint
• dupe
• entrap
• falsify
• fool
• hoodwink
• mislead
• swindle
• trick
• victimize