strike

lightning never strikes twice: seelightning.

- strikes again something or someone acts again or reappears in characteristic fashion and with noticeable effect.

☞ The expression originated in science-fiction and fantasy fiction and films, typically as the title of a sequel.

2004New Zealand Parliamentary Debates They believe there is no legitimate place for Maori, except as subservient workers for their colonial masters. The tea planter strikes again!

strike a blow for (or against) act in support of (or opposition to).

strike a (or the right) chord: seechord.

strike a light used as an expression of surprise, dismay, or alarm. British informal, dated

strike at the root of: seeroot.

strike it rich find a source of abundance or success. informal

strike lucky (or strike it lucky) have a lucky success. British

strike someone off the rolls: seeroll.

strike oil attain prosperity or success.

1994Nature S. P. Goldman…seems to have struck oil in the search for better ways of computing electronic states.

strike while the iron is hot make use of an opportunity immediately.

☞ Iron can only be hammered into shape at a blacksmith's forge while it is hot.