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lightning strike

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

on strike

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

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.).

strike it lucky

To have unexpected good fortune.

strike it rich

To become rich suddenly and unexpectedly.