Hit/strike the right/wrong note
phrase
To do something that is likely to be popular or appropriate for a particular situation or audience.
The band hit the right note with their new album.
Often appears as...
- hit the right note with
- strike the right note in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something that is likely to be unpopular or inappropriate for a particular situation or audience.
His speech struck the wrong note with the audience.
Often appears as...
- strike the wrong note with
- hit the wrong note in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something that is likely to be popular or appropriate for a particular situation or audience.
The band hit the right note with their new album.
Often appears as...
- hit the right note with
- strike the right note in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something that is likely to be unpopular or inappropriate for a particular situation or audience.
His speech struck the wrong note with the audience.
Often appears as...
- strike the wrong note with
- hit the wrong note in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Consider cultural differences as what resonates in one culture may not work well in another.
While the joke hit the right note in America, it didn't land well in Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Choosing words that evoke the desired emotions can hit the right note with an audience.
Her heartfelt speech hit the right note and moved everyone to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
It's best used only when truly appropriate, not in every situation.
The mayor hit the right note in his statement after the city's team won.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Consider cultural differences as what resonates in one culture may not work well in another.
While the joke hit the right note in America, it didn't land well in Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Choosing words that evoke the desired emotions can hit the right note with an audience.
Her heartfelt speech hit the right note and moved everyone to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
It's best used only when truly appropriate, not in every situation.
The mayor hit the right note in his statement after the city's team won.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Consider cultural differences as what resonates in one culture may not work well in another.
While the joke hit the right note in America, it didn't land well in Japan.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Choosing words that evoke the desired emotions can hit the right note with an audience.
Her heartfelt speech hit the right note and moved everyone to tears.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
It's best used only when truly appropriate, not in every situation.
The mayor hit the right note in his statement after the city's team won.
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