Genius
Genius noun - A very smart person.
Stand in
Stand in verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.
Both terms in one sentence
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They're not ones to let little things like morality and ethics stand in the way of their genius.
Source: Wax Museum Morgue -
Moriarty was the dark reflection of Sherlock: a sociopathic, manipulative, genius who would let nothing stand in his way to escape from his excruciating boredom.
Source: Monster / Live-Action TV - The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Cindy Vortex has an aunt stand in for her mother at Retroville's parent/child sporting day.
Source: Stand-In Parents
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