strike/touch a chord in/with

idiom

: to strongly impress (someone)
Her comments about political corruption clearly struck a chord with many voters.

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Brusuelas agreed that the plans to help first-time homebuyers could strike a chord with Gen Z voters, but its overall effect on the market remains unclear. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024 However, the onscreen dynamic between Terry (Zooey Deschanel), a single mom, and her tween son, Mel (Benjamin Bottani) will strike a chord with younger teens whose creativity is often misunderstood or overlooked by overworked or parents who are no longer in pursuit of their own dreams. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 31 July 2024 Though the adoration for Bernardini in 30 inches of cotton and jersey rolled in quickly, Réard’s design struggled to strike a chord with American wearers until the 1960s. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 July 2024 Photo : Getty/Gerald Charles Johannes Huebl: Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph The Gerald Charles watch model Johannes Huebl wore to the Giambattista Valli show on Monday will surely strike a chord with collectors. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for strike/touch a chord in/with 

Dictionary Entries Near strike/touch a chord in/with

strike-through

strike/touch a chord in/with

strike up

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“Strike/touch a chord in/with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%2Ftouch%20a%20chord%20in%2Fwith. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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