It is easy to strike up a conversation with strangers.
strike up
idiomTo start something with somebody else, such as a conversation or relationship.
She sat next to him on the train and managed to strike up a friendly conversation about the weather.
Despite his natural shyness, he found the courage to strike up a lasting friendship with the traveler he met during his long journey across the continent.
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lightning strike
A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.
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on strike
Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026