From the headline of this article at CNN.com.
上記の文で、pull a fast one (on) の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "pull a fast one (on)" mean?
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解答
意味：英辞郎によると、
（人）をまんまとだます、（人）に一杯食わせる、（人）をカモにする
Answer
According to Cambridge Dictionary:to successfully deceive someone
Etymology/語源
Stackexchange.comの回答によると、この表現は、イギリスの競技のクリケットの「速球を投げる」を起源としている。アメリカでは、おそらく人を欺くためにトランプを早くシャッフルする動作または野球の速球から人気が出たと思われる。
According to an answer at Stackexchange.com:
This expression originated in the English sport of cricket, and meant to bowl a fast ball. It probably became popular in the United States either in reference to a fast shuffle of cards or to the fastball in baseball, which usually comes when you're not expecting it.
Examples
- You paid too much - I think he pulled a fast one on you.
- She was pulling a fast one when she said she had a headache and went home.
- Don't try to pull a fast one with me! I know what you're doing.
- I've got a great plan to pull a fast one on the school for April Fools' Day.
- The fake article had been in print in the renowned scientific journal for more than aweek before its author revealed that he had pulled a fast one.
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