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pulled a fast one

pulled a fast one is the simple past and past participle of pull a fast one.

Meaning of pull a fast one

Verb

pull a fast one (third-person singular simple present pulls a fast one, present participle pulling a fast one, simple past and past participle pulled a fast one)

  1. (idiomatic, often, slang) To carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.
    • This isn't worth anything like what you paid them. I think they pulled a fast one on you.

Questions about pulled a fast one

What is pulled a fast one the simple past and past participle of?
Pulled a fast one is the simple past and past participle of pull a fast one.

Words near pulled a fast one in the dictionary

  1. pulldoos
  2. pulldown
  3. pulldowns
  4. pulled
  5. pulled a face
  6. pulled a fast one
  7. pulled a few strings
  8. pulled a Homer
  9. pulled a lever
  10. pulled a permit
  11. pulled a rabbit from a hat

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