stroke of genius
noun phraseUK /strəʊk əv ˈdʒiːniəs/
US /stroʊk əv ˈdʒiːniəs/
A very smart idea that suddenly comes to you.
Putting wheels on the suitcase was a stroke of genius.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A single brilliant action or achievement.
Her final move in the game was a stroke of genius.
3. A lucky or inspired decision that works out very well.
Choosing that little café for the party turned out to be a stroke of genius.
4. A moment of sudden creative brilliance in art or writing.
The ending of the story was a real stroke of genius.