at one stroke
The phrase "at one stroke" is used both literally and figuratively to indicate achieving something with a single action or effort.
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Definition
B2General
(literal)Achieving something with a single, decisive action.
Example
- He solved the problem at one stroke.
B2General
(figurative)Accomplishing something immediately or simultaneously.
Example
- At one stroke, she transformed the entire company.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at one stroke":
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