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%.”