strike a chord
The idiom "strike a chord" often describes something that evokes a strong emotional reaction or resonates deeply with someone's personal experiences.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To evoke a strong emotional response or connection.
Example
- Her speech about overcoming adversity struck a chord with many in the audience.
B2Personal Experience
(idiomatic)To resonate deeply with someone's feelings or experiences.
Example
- The movie struck a chord with him because it mirrored his own life struggles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strike a chord":
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