strike up a conversation (with one)

strike up a conversation (with one)

To begin a speaking with one; to strike up a conversation with one. I just find it so hard to strike up a conversation with someone I don't know. They kept getting interrupted every time they tried striking up a conversation.
See also: conversation, strike, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

strike up a conversation

to start a conversation (with someone). I struck up an interesting conversation with someone on the bus yesterday. It's easy to strike up a conversation with someone when you're traveling.
See also: conversation, strike, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • strike up a conversation
  • open a conversation
  • open a conversation (with one)
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  • eavesdrop on (someone or something)