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pulling a fast one

pulling a fast one is the present participle and gerund 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 pulling a fast one

What is pulling a fast one the present participle and gerund of?
Pulling a fast one is the present participle and gerund of pull a fast one.

Words near pulling a fast one in the dictionary

  1. pullikins
  2. pullin
  3. pullin'
  4. pulling
  5. pulling a face
  6. pulling a fast one
  7. pulling a few strings
  8. pulling a Homer
  9. pulling a lever
  10. pulling a permit
  11. pulling a rabbit from a hat

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