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strike a chord
Idioms and Phrases
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 .Example Sentences
Some of the movie’s hand-wringing conversations — about politics poisoning the church, dividing people, fostering lies and hypocrisy — sound timely and will strike a chord.
A pro-Trump ad that painted Harris as a radical liberal, out of touch with the working class, seemed to strike a chord with men.
“America first” was another one of Trump’s slogans that really seemed to strike a chord with voters.
"Opera and classical music as a whole seemed to hit a kind of dead end with music that was too academic and not able to strike a chord emotionally or intellectually," he told Salon.
Jolie's sentiments strike a chord with the recent difficulties she has endured.
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