idiom
strike a chord
STRYK uh KORD
straɪk ə kɔːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
strikeachord
Dictionary meaning
To provoke an emotional response because something feels especially relevant or true.
Examples
- The speech struck a chord with young voters.
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