There are several synonyms for the phrase "pulls fast one on". Some common alternatives include "deceives", "tricks", "dupes", "hoodwinks", "bamboozles", and "fools". Each of these phrases implies the act of misleading or cheating someone in some way or another. Whether it be through lying or some other form of deception, the effect is one of causing someone to believe something that is not true. Whether it is for personal gain or simply for the amusement of the deceiver, the act of pulling a fast one is universally condemned as an act of deceit and dishonesty.