Then, with a deft hand for imparting suspense, he starts adjusting downward.

Disguising an insult with the false beard of flattery requires a deft hand.

The recent influx of new families to the area means that local agents now have to be a deft hand at childcare if they want to sell any houses.

He played a deft hand.

And maybe with a wry, intelligent eye and deft hand, it might have been.