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pull a fast one

1. to deceive; to mastermind a trick or deception;

1. My sister pulled a fast one. She asked me to hold the brush. Then she left, and I had to finish painting the room.

2. You paid too much - I think he pulled a fast one on you.

3. I don't think he was being truthful – I think he was just trying to pull a fast one.

4. She was pulling a fast one when she said she had a headache and went home.

5. Don’t try to pull a fast one with me! I know what you’re doing.

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