Sometimes the element of surprise is not a good tactic.

That showed good tactics on the part of both.

"You thought of a good tactic, so everyone says it doesn't count."

A good tactic in itself, but not for a long fight.

The Soviets had good tactics, but they were also predictable.

Learning a new beat might be a good commercial tactic, but it's also a challenge.

"But he thought it good tactics to make the decision known in the context of the riots."

So it was a good tactic on his part," he said.

That can be a good tactic when, as now, currency values are clearly out of line.

"But they do not represent good tactics or sound leadership."