fast one
Example Sentences
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Now they worried that Tahnoon was again playing a fast one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
"Knowing I had the chance to put my son two minutes from here was very important, because I can reach him any time, very fast," one of the firm's finance bosses, Melania Sandrin, explains.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2025
“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
That’s because most Olympic finals are more tactical than fast, one reason why Cheptegei’s world record is nearly a minute better than the Olympic record.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024
Jiichan winked at Akira like they were pulling a fast one.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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