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

/ ˈmɑːstəˌstrəʊk /

noun

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

   your idea is a masterstroke

Word History and Origins

Origin of masterstroke¹

First recorded in 1670–80; master + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

For his masterstroke, however, Roberts created his own doctrine of “equal sovereignty” among states by equating it with the “equal footing” doctrine that governs the admission of new states, and then declared this new invention to be historic and fundamental.

From Salon

If Arteta can reignite the fire inside Sterling once more and bring him back towards his best, this shock transfer may yet be a masterstroke.

From BBC

Why signing exiled Sterling might be Arteta 'masterstroke'

From BBC

Why signing exiled Sterling might be Arteta 'masterstroke'

From BBC