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Definition of
fast noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
fast
noun
noun
NAmE
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fæst
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a period during which you do not eat food, especially for religious or health reasons
to go on a fast
to break
(= end)
your fast
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a fast talker
hard and fast
stand fast/firm
thick and fast
fast and furious
in the fast lane
hold fast to something
make a fast/quick buck
be quick/fast on the draw
pull a fast one (on somebody)
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