Example: Her story really struck a chord with everyone at the meeting.
Definition
"To strike a chord" means to evoke a strong emotional response or to resonate deeply with someone, often by recalling shared feelings or experiences. For example, when 'Her story really struck a chord with everyone at the meeting,' it means her story touched or connected emotionally with the audience.
The phrase "to strike a chord" originates from music, where striking a chord produces a harmonious sound. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe actions or words that evoke an emotional resonance, similar to how a musical chord affects listeners. Did you know? The phrase beautifully bridges the worlds of music and emotion.
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"To strike a chord" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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