idiom
strike a chord
STRYK ah KORD
straɪk ə kɔːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
strikeachord
Dictionary meaning
To evoke a feeling of recognition, sympathy, or agreement.
Examples
- The keynote speaker's story about failure struck a chord with the entire audience.
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