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strike a chord

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    lightning strike

    A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.

  2. 02

    on strike

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

  3. 03

    strike a blow

    To hit; to successfully land a hit.

  4. 04

    strike a false note

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

  5. 05

    strike a light

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

  6. 06

    strike it lucky

    To have unexpected good fortune.

  7. 07

    strike it rich

    To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.

  8. 08

    strike oil

    To have sudden good fortune, especially financially.

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