master hand

or master-hand

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noun

an expert: a master hand at diplomacy.

great expertness: to show a master hand.

Origin of master hand

First recorded in 1700–10

Words nearby master hand

master cylinder, master file, masterful, master gland, master gunnery sergeant, master hand, master key, masterly, master mason, master mechanic, mastermind

Example sentences from the Web for master hand

Bearing evidence of great wealth of observation and depth of feeling, they are often drawn by a master-hand.
A History of Sanskrit Literature|Arthur A. MacDonell
These stories are tempestuously alive, and sweep the heart-strings with a master-hand.
The Damsel and the Sage|Elinor Glyn
The portrait of this great man is drawn throughout the play with the pencil of a master-hand.
King Henry the Fifth|William Shakespeare
This he apologetically explained was due to an accident in his pupil-room, but everyone recognised the style of the master-hand.
Law and Laughter|George Alexander Morton

This deliberate affront was duly felt, but parried with a master-hand.
The Woman-Hater|Charles Reade