strike/touch a chord in/with

idiom

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

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 Jun. 2023.

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