strike a chord meaning and definition

STRIKE A CHORD verb

Definition of strike a chord (verb)

1. create an emotional response
   • "The music struck a chord with the listeners"
2. refer to or be relevant or familiar to
   • "I hope this message hits home!"
   • synonyms: hit home, strike a note, strike home
3. evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
   • "this writer strikes a chord with young women"; "The storyteller touched a chord"
   • synonyms: touch a chord