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masterstroke

or mas·ter stroke

[ mas-ter-strohk, mah-ster- ]

noun

  1. a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action:

    War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy.



masterstroke

/ ˈɑːəˌٰəʊ /

noun

  1. an outstanding piece of strategy, skill, talent, etc

    your idea is a masterstroke

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of masterstroke1

First recorded in 1670–80; master + stroke 1
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There will be concerns about adding extra responsibility to such a vital player, but there were similar worries when Ben Stokes was made men's captain, and that has proved a masterstroke.

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If Hunter can also work his magic in limited defensive packages then the Jags really could have pulled off a masterstroke.

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It was a masterstroke from myself, and my assistant, because he scored twice in their last Premier League game against West Ham.

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And in a masterstroke of lucky timing, Lefty Gunplay dropped his new album, “Most Valuable Gangbanger,” the same day the “GNX” landed.

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Against all odds, Wednesday night’s combined shutout against a hot Padres team was an incredible achievement by the Dodger bullpen and a masterstroke by manager Dave Roberts.

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