a stroke of genius
noun phraseDefinition of a stroke of genius
: a brilliant and successful idea or decision
Deciding to relocate the company was a stroke of genius.
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“A stroke of genius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20stroke%20of%20genius. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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