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strike the right note

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strike the right note

Fig. to achieve the desired effect; to do something suitable or pleasing. Meg struck the right note when she wore a dark suit to the interview. The politician's speech failed to strike the right note with the crowd.

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strike the right note

to say or do something that is suited to a particular occasion Marjorie planned the party carefully because she wanted to strike the right note with her guests.

See also: note, right, strike

strike the right note

Say or do what is especially appropriate, as in She struck the right note when she complimented the new parents on their baby. This expression alludes to playing the correct note on an instrument.

See also: note, right, strike