lightning strike

lightning fast

Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

lightning in a bottle

That which one seeks in attempting a difficult or challenging feat.

on strike

Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.

quick as lightning

Extremely quick.

strike a blow

To hit; to successfully land a hit.

strike a chord

To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.

strike a false note

To give the impression of being insincere, incongruous or inappropriate.

strike a light

To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).