The phrase "clever move" refers to a smart or astute action taken in a particular situation. It implies that someone has made a thoughtful decision or executed a strategy that shows intelligence or cunning. Full definition
I think it was a very clever move for BP, laying it out and linking topics to selected blogs and BP materials. (biggerpockets.com)
This is a very clever move which will force the policy owner to keep the policy until the end of the term period in order to get back his or her money. (lifeinsurancehub.net)
In what could be described as deliberate attempts to frustrate the Chief Justice's effort at cleaning the judiciary of miscreants; plaintiffs, complainants and attorneys are fuming over what they see as clever moves by court clerks and registrars to extort monies from them. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)