on strike
Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The factory workers are on strike today.”
“Public transport is delayed because the bus drivers are currently on strike for better pay.”
“Following the breakdown of negotiations regarding workplace safety, the entire labor union voted to go on strike until their demands were met.”
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lightning strike
A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.
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strike a blow
To hit; to successfully land a hit.
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strike a chord
To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.
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strike a false note
To give the impression of being insincere, incongruous or inappropriate.
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strike a light
To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).
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strike it lucky
To have unexpected good fortune.
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strike it rich
To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.
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strike oil
To have sudden good fortune, especially financially.
Last updated August 10, 2026