pull a fast one
Example Sentences
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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
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
“It wasn’t to pull a fast one on the community,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2020
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
