master stroke
Noun
Meaning
master stroke (plural master strokes)
Alternative form of masterstroke
Synonyms
Examples
These episodes show, however, that while miscalculations are possible, they need not spark uncontrolled escalation or an all-out war—though it remains to be seen whether the killing of Soleimani was a master stroke or yet another miscalculation.
It is a master stroke of prompt preemptive conciliation that denied some mischief makers the opportunity of angst which was to later violently express during the recent ENDSARS protests.
The re-signing of national linebacker Cameron Judge was a master stroke by Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day.
Still, though, you’re not exactly sure how it’s going to happen, and the activation of the airbag by a rescue worker is a master stroke.
Gonsalves told us at the time it was a master stroke on his part, inferring that the sale was part of a plan, it was not, that was one of his worst lies yet.
It barely survived a revolt in late October when in a master stroke, seven of his ruling coalition – all members of his cabinet -- handed in their resignations and crossed the floor to join the opposition.