Strike a Chord.
English
idiom
Resonate with someone; trigger feelings.
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Resonate with someone; trigger feelings.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To produce a strong emotional reaction in someone by connecting with something they feel or believe.
When something strikes a chord, it resonates deeply because it reflects a feeling, truth, or experience the person recognises.
It is used when a message, story, or idea touches people in a meaningful way.
"Hit Close to Home"
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To touch on something that is personally relevant and emotionally uncomfortable
"Touch a Nerve"
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To say something that causes a sensitive or defensive reaction
"Strike a Chord"
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To connect with someone's emotions by reflecting a shared feeling or truth
Your presentation really struck a chord with the team today.
That means a lot — I wanted it to feel real, not just like another update.
Have you read that book about burnout? It changed how I think about work.
It really struck a chord with me too — I felt like someone finally said what I'd been thinking.
That documentary about small-town life really struck a chord — it reminded me of where I grew up.
I felt the same way — sometimes a film just gets it exactly right.
