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idioms using “fast”
Fast talker
A person who talks in a clever and convincing way, but is deceitful.
“Be careful in dealing with Makita-san; he is known as a fast talker.”
On the fast track
Progressing rapidly
“Sachie-san has been promoted twice in the last 10 months; she is on the fast track.”
Live in the fast lane
To have a very active and possibly risky lifestyle
“Ikeda-san lives in the fast lane; she doesn’t even know how to relax.”
Fast friends
Very close friends
“We were fast friends by the end of the two-week holiday..”
Pull a fast one
To succeed in tricking or deceiving someone
“The salesman pulled a fast one on the customer; he charged her the full price on a handbag that was marked down by 40%.”