master hand

American  

Or master-hand

noun

1. an expert.

   a master hand at diplomacy.

2. great expertness.

   to show a master hand.

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Etymology

Origin of master hand

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

The Servants of the Master war among themselves, quarrel with each other, bind the Master hand and foot, wreck the furniture, and at last destroy the house.

From The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology by Buck, J. D. (Jirah Dewey)

Ah! soul, poor soul of man! what heavenly fire Would thrill thy depths and love of God inspire, Could'st thou but see the Master hand revealed, Majestic move "earth's scheme of things entire."

From Chapters on Jewish Literature by Abrahams, Israel

The scene, in all its matchless beauty, was arrested—held upon nature’s canvas for a few hours, by the Master hand.

From How to Cook Husbands by Worthington, Elizabeth Strong

But let the Master hand play upon it, and it is a chord of melody and a note of exquisite delight.

From Days of Heaven Upon Earth by Simpson, A. B. (Albert B.)