masterstroke
nounUK /ˈmɑːstəstrəʊk/
US /ˈmæstərstroʊk/
A very smart move that works out really well.
Hiding the last cookie in the vegetable drawer was a masterstroke.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A brilliant and skillful action in a game, especially chess.
Her final move was a masterstroke that won the match.
3. A great work of art or skill.
The painting is considered a masterstroke of the artist's career.
4. A sudden, clever decision that solves a big problem.
Hiring the new coach turned out to be a masterstroke for the team.