A fast one Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈwən
uh-FAST-wuhn
æɪ/ /fˈɑːst/ /wˈɒn
uh-FAHST-won
Definition
A trick, deception, or dishonest action meant to deceive someone, usually for personal gain or to get away with something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in the structure 'pull a fast one (on someone)', meaning to trick someone. Implies dishonesty but usually not serious crime. Often used with verbs like 'try', 'pull', or 'play'. Related to but gentler than 'scam' or 'con'.
Spanish: una jugarreta - un truco (engaño)Portuguese (BR): um truque - uma jogada (desonesta)Portuguese (PT): uma partida - um truque (fraude)Chinese (Simplified): 诡计 - 小手段Chinese (Traditional): 詭計 - 小手段Hindi: धोखा - चालाकीArabic: حيلة - خدعةBengali: চালাকি - ফাঁকি - ধোঁকাRussian: уловка - трюк - обманJapanese: ごまかし - ずるい手Vietnamese: mánh khóe - trò lừaKorean: 속임수 - 잔꾀Turkish: hile - numaraUrdu: چالبازی - دغا بازیIndonesian: tipu daya - akal bulus
Example Sentences
He tried to pull a fast one on his boss, but got caught.
basic
Don't try to play a fast one on me!
basic
She thought she could pull a fast one during the test.
basic
Wow, you really tried to pull a fast one there!
natural
They weren't fooled when he tried to pull a fast one with the receipts.
natural
If you think you can pull a fast one on him, think again—he's too smart.
natural