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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While the plot details are still under wraps, one thing is certain: The franchise’s mix of opulence, satire, and social commentary continues to strike a chord with millions around the globe.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
The news division is, like its counterparts, experimenting with a bevy of concepts to see which ones strike a chord with the younger viewers who use streaming as their primary means of watching video.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2025
The filmmaker may have set the movie in a Finnish location known to few but the universal story rings a bell on alienation and the healing powers of community that seems fit to strike a chord with audiences far beyond Finland.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
That said, the Classic's chunky, functional bezel stands out and will strike a chord with longtime Galaxy Watch fans and anyone who likes the old-school look.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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India Brown, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
The news division is, like its counterparts, experimenting with a bevy of concepts to see which ones strike a chord with the younger viewers who use streaming as their primary means of watching video.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2025
The filmmaker may have set the movie in a Finnish location known to few but the universal story rings a bell on alienation and the healing powers of community that seems fit to strike a chord with audiences far beyond Finland.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
That said, the Classic's chunky, functional bezel stands out and will strike a chord with longtime Galaxy Watch fans and anyone who likes the old-school look.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
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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 30 Jul. 2025.
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