Strike a blow for/against/at something
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To do something that supports or opposes a particular cause or idea.
The new law strikes a blow for gender equality in the workplace.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow for freedom
- strike a blow for equality
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To physically hit or strike someone or something.
The boxer struck a blow at his opponent.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow at the enemy
- strike a blow with a hammer
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To harm or damage someone or something.
The company's sales figures were struck a blow by the poor economy.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow at the company's profits
- strike a blow to one's reputation
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To do something that supports or opposes a particular cause or idea.
The new law strikes a blow for gender equality in the workplace.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow for freedom
- strike a blow for equality
phrase
To physically hit or strike someone or something.
The boxer struck a blow at his opponent.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow at the enemy
- strike a blow with a hammer
phrase
To harm or damage someone or something.
The company's sales figures were struck a blow by the poor economy.
Often appears as...
- strike a blow at the company's profits
- strike a blow to one's reputation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Action
The phrase often symbolizes taking action towards change, rather than literal physical action.
Her speech struck a blow for women's rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Conceptual Cause
Typically used in the context of social, political, or ethical issues and causes.
They hope their campaign will strike a blow for clean energy.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can express support ('for') OR opposition ('against'), depending on the cause or the idea.
Activists struck a blow against the new policy.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Action
The phrase often symbolizes taking action towards change, rather than literal physical action.
Her speech struck a blow for women's rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Conceptual Cause
Typically used in the context of social, political, or ethical issues and causes.
They hope their campaign will strike a blow for clean energy.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can express support ('for') OR opposition ('against'), depending on the cause or the idea.
Activists struck a blow against the new policy.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Action
The phrase often symbolizes taking action towards change, rather than literal physical action.
Her speech struck a blow for women's rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Conceptual Cause
Typically used in the context of social, political, or ethical issues and causes.
They hope their campaign will strike a blow for clean energy.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can express support ('for') OR opposition ('against'), depending on the cause or the idea.
Activists struck a blow against the new policy.
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