black art
noun
: a skill or ability that seems mysterious or magical
—often used humorously
She's trying to master the black art of setting up a computer network.
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“Black art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20art. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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