Meaning of "A Masterstroke"
This refers to a small adjustment that significantly improves the overall quality of something, or a single, decisive trick or element that tips the scales in a contest.
"We made just one tactical change in the second half, and the whole atmosphere changed completely—it was truly a masterstroke."
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