strike a chord
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strike a chord
Trigger a feeling or memory, as in That poem strikes a chord in all those touched by the Holocaust. This term alludes to striking the strings or keys of a musical instrument. [First half of 1800s] Also see strike the right note.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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| strike a chord | |
verb | |
| 1. | create an emotional response; "The music struck a chord with the listeners" |
| 2. | refer to or be relevant or familiar to; "I hope this message hits home!" [syn: hit home] |
| 3. | evoke a reaction, response, or emotion; "this writer strikes a chord with young women"; "The storyteller touched a chord" |
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Strike a chord
is always a great word to know.
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| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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