Strike a blow Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫoʊ
STRYK-uh-BLOH
stɹˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /blˈəʊ
STRYK-uh-BLOH
Definition
To physically hit something or someone, or (more often) to make a strong effort to support or oppose a cause, idea, or person.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used figuratively for taking action, especially in phrases like 'strike a blow for' (support a cause) or 'strike a blow against' (oppose something). Formal or literary in style. Rarely used in everyday conversation for literal hitting.
Spanish: dar un golpe - asestar un golpe (literal y figurado)Portuguese (BR): dar um golpe - desferir um golpe (literal e figurado)Portuguese (PT): dar um golpe - desferir um golpe (literal e figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 打击（字面与比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 打擊（字面與比喻）Hindi: प्रहार करना - (शाब्दिक और रूपक)Arabic: توجيه ضربة (حرفيًا ومجازيًا)Bengali: আঘাত হানা - সংগ্রামে অংশ নেওয়া (কার্যত কোনো কিছুর পক্ষে বা বিরুদ্ধে জোরদার পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া)Russian: нанести удар - выступить за (дело/идею) - выступить против (чего-то)Japanese: 一撃を加える - （比喩的に）大義のために立ち上がる - 反対運動を起こすVietnamese: giáng một đòn - đấu tranh cho (một lý tưởng) - chống lại (điều gì đó)Korean: 한 방을 먹이다 - 위해 행동하다 - 반대하다 (비유적으로)Turkish: darbe vurmak - destek olmak - karşı çıkmak (mecazi olarak)Urdu: ضرب لگانا - حمایت میں قدم اٹھانا - مخالفت میں قدم اٹھانا (استعاراتی طور پر)Indonesian: memukul - mengambil tindakan nyata - melawan (secara kiasan)
Example Sentences
They wanted to strike a blow for freedom.
basic
The workers struck a blow against injustice by protesting.
basic
He struck a blow to start the revolution.
basic
This new policy really strikes a blow against corruption.
natural
His actions struck a blow for equality in the community.
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When you speak up, you strike a blow against silence and fear.
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