Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull a fast one

Options:

Trick someone

Progress fast

Take quick action

Believe someone easily

Correct Answer:

Trick someone

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "pull a fast one" is >Trick someone.<

This idiom is used to describe someone who deceives or cheats someone else. The image of pulling something fast is a metaphor for doing something quickly and deceptively.

For example, you might say that someone pulled a fast one on you if they tricked you into buying something that you didn't want or need.

The other options are not correct.

  • To progress fast does not mean pull a fast one.
  • To take quick action does not mean pull a fast one.
  • To believe someone easily does not mean pull a fast one.