How to Pronounce "pull a fast one"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈwən
PUUL-uh-FAST-wuhn
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /fˈɑːst/ /wˈɒn
PUHL-uh-FAHST-won
Definition
To trick or deceive someone, especially in a clever or sneaky way, often to gain an advantage or get something unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈwən
British English
pˈʊl/ /æɪ/ /fˈɑːst/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL-uh-FAST-wuhn
UK
PUHL-uh-FAHST-won
Listen in Context
He tried to pull a fast one and took the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
Don't try to pull a fast one on your teacher, she notices everything.
They pulled a fast one by switching the labels on the boxes.
I can't believe you almost pulled a fast one on me!