finishing stroke
nounUK /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ strəʊk/
US /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ stroʊk/
The last hit or move that ends a game or job.
He won the match with a finishing stroke.
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2. The last detail that makes a piece of work complete.
She added a finishing stroke to the painting.
3. A final action that ends something completely.
The new law was the finishing stroke for the old rule.
4. The last brush or pen mark that completes a picture or letter.
With one finishing stroke, the artist signed the canvas.