strike a chord

Related to word: strike

Idiom

Definition

  1. To resonate with someone or a group of people, often leading to agreement or approval.

    • The candidate's speech struck a strong chord with young voters.

    • The movie's theme struck a chord with many viewers as it touched on universal emotions.

    • The writer's work is popular because it strikes a chord with readers' life experiences.

  2. To evoke a memory or feeling because of a similarity to something else; to resonate emotionally.

    • The familiar smile in the old photo struck a chord, reminding her of her childhood.

    • Hearing the song struck a chord, reminding me of the first time I met her.

    • The scene in the movie struck a chord, bringing back memories of time spent with family.