strike · v
what strikes me or the thing that strikes me...
B2 used when talking about a very obvious quality that you noticed when you first saw or met someone or something
Dictionary examples:
What strikes me about Cole is how grown-up he seems for a seven-year-old. (33.4)
The thing that struck me about Emma was her extraordinary beauty. (39.7)
strike (STOP WORK)
B2 to stop working for a period of time because you want more money, better working conditions, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Flight attendants are threatening to strike to get more flexible schedules. (69.4)
strike a balance
C1 to give two things the same amount of attention
Dictionary examples:
It's important to strike a balance between spending and saving. (52.2)
strike sb as sth
C2 If someone or something strikes you as having a particular quality, they seem to have that quality.
Dictionary examples:
They strike me as creative and original people. (29.5)
He didn't strike me as a passionate man. (37.1)
His comments struck me as aggressive. (44.8)
strike gold, oil, etc.
C2 to find a supply of gold, oil, etc. in the ground
Dictionary examples:
They hope to strike oil in the desert. (22.8)
strike a match
C2 to light a match in order to produce fire
Dictionary examples:
I struck a match and lit the candle. (29.7)
strike (EFFECT)
C2 If something bad strikes something or someone, it affects them strongly and quickly.
Dictionary examples:
The hurricane struck the coast at about eight in the morning. (56.8)
strike (HIT)
B1 to hit someone or something
Dictionary examples:
I don't know anyone who was struck by lightning. (29.7)
His car went out of control and struck a tree. (34.6)
Two climbers were struck by falling rocks. (56.0)
strike (THINK)
B2 If a thought or idea strikes you, you suddenly think of it.
Dictionary examples:
It struck me that I had forgotten to order the champagne. (34.9)