strike up a friendship

strike up

1. To initiate, instigate, or begin something. I saw you striking up a conversation with Jack—what did you two discuss? You might be able to strike up a deal with her if you mention your father's connection to the business. The detective and the con man struck up a unique friendship.

2. Of a band, to begin playing music. Can be used transitively or intransitively. The band struck up and got everyone dancing. Come on, boys, let's strike up a tune that'll really get this place hopping!

strike up a friendship

to become friends (with someone). I struck up a friendship with John while we were on a business trip together. If you're lonely, you should go out and try to strike up a friendship with someone you like.

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释义	strike up a friendship strike up 1. To initiate, instigate, or begin something. I saw you striking up a conversation with Jack—what did you two discuss? You might be able to strike up a deal with her if you mention your father's connection to the business. The detective and the con man struck up a unique friendship. 2. Of a band, to begin playing music. Can be used transitively or intransitively. The band struck up and got everyone dancing. Come on, boys, let's strike up a tune that'll really get this place hopping! See also: strike, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. strike up a friendship to become friends (with someone). I struck up a friendship with John while we were on a business trip together. If you're lonely, you should go out and try to strike up a friendship with someone you like. See also: friendship, strike, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: strike up strike up a conversation strike up a conversation (with one) open (up) a can of worms open up a can of worms spring a trap spring a/the trap spark up take the initiative move for (something)
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