# stroke of business

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/stroke-of-business
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

(of business or trade) a large or considerable amount

## Examples

- That deal was a real stroke of business for the company.
- Closing the contract with the international firm was a major stroke of business that doubled our annual revenue.
- By acquiring his primary competitor during the market downturn, he completed a stroke of business that secured his dominance in the industry for years to come.

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