strike a chord

strike a chord (with someone)

To elicit or trigger a strong emotional response to something; to be very poignant. Thank you for speaking, your words really struck a chord. The film still strikes a chord with younger audiences, even after all these years.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

strike a chord (with someone)

Fig. to cause someone to remember something; to remind someone of something; to be familiar. The woman in the portrait struck a chord with me, and I realized that it was my grandmother. His name strikes a chord, but I don't know why.

See also: chord, strike

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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.

See also: chord, strike

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

strike a chord

touch a chord

COMMON If something strikes a chord or touches a chord, it makes you respond in an emotional way, usually because you understand and identify with it. The case has shocked America and struck a chord with every parent of a young child. Little wonder that the play touched such a responsive chord in the hearts of both the young and the old.

See also: chord, strike

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

strike (or touch) a chord

say or do something which affects or stirs the emotions of others.

See also: chord, strike

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

strike/touch a ˈchord (with somebody)

say or do something which speaks directly to somebody’s emotions or memories: His war poetry struck a chord with people who remembered that period.

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释义	strike a chord strike a chord (with someone) To elicit or trigger a strong emotional response to something; to be very poignant. Thank you for speaking, your words really struck a chord. The film still strikes a chord with younger audiences, even after all these years. See also: chord, strike Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. strike a chord (with someone) Fig. to cause someone to remember something; to remind someone of something; to be familiar. The woman in the portrait struck a chord with me, and I realized that it was my grandmother. His name strikes a chord, but I don't know why. See also: chord, strike McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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. See also: chord, strike The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. strike a chord or touch a chord COMMON If something strikes a chord or touches a chord, it makes you respond in an emotional way, usually because you understand and identify with it. The case has shocked America and struck a chord with every parent of a young child. Little wonder that the play touched such a responsive chord in the hearts of both the young and the old. See also: chord, strike Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. strike (or touch) a chord say or do something which affects or stirs the emotions of others. See also: chord, strike Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary strike/touch a ˈchord (with somebody) say or do something which speaks directly to somebody’s emotions or memories: His war poetry struck a chord with people who remembered that period. See also: chord, strike, touch Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: strike a chord (with someone) strike/touch a chord touch a chord (with someone) without (even) batting an eye without (even) batting an eyelash without (even) blinking an eye without batting an eye without blinking an eye rock the house power chord References in periodicals archive In June 2015 they were successful in receiving a grant from Arts Council Wales to continue Strike a Chord. "I was devastated when I couldn't work following the stroke but Strike a Chord gives me something to look forward to." \| To find out more about the choir contact Lucy at Lucy.Thomas@stroke.org.uk or call 029 2052 4408. CHOIR GIVES NEW VOICE TO STROKE SURVIVORS To Strike a Chord - directed by Smethwick-born Calvin Brown - was filmed in Birmingham and Coventry. Camera, lights, action and two tramps save the day The characters of Dinah and Carly will surely strike a chord with the vast number of lesbians who consider themselves part of mainstream, workaday America and who don't relate to the hip, urban-dyke environments of films such as Go Fish. Late Bloomers Read by theater professor Page, this Victorian-era mystery will strike a chord with Perry's many fans. Seven Dials Author Nick McDonell wrote Twelve at the age of 17 and the book has an authentic voice that will strike a chord in teen readers while horrifying adults unaware of this underworld. Twelve. (Paperback Fiction)
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