strike the right note — hit/strike the right note if something you say or do hits the right note, it is suitable and has a good effect. He saw his remarks had struck the right note his friend was smiling now. The General s calm manner hit the right note of moderation,… … New idioms dictionary
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 … New idioms dictionary
strike the right note — hit/strike the right/wrong ˈnote idiom (especially BrE) to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion • It is a bizarre tale and the author hits just the right note of horror and disbelief. Main entry: ↑noteidiom … Useful english dictionary
strike the right note — If you strike or hit the right note, you say or do something suitable or appropriate. He struck the right note with his future mother in law when he gave her a book on gardening her favourite hobby! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
strike the right note — hit the target, strike the proper place … English contemporary dictionary
strike the right — ● note … Useful english dictionary
strike the wrong note — hit/strike the right/wrong ˈnote idiom (especially BrE) to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular occasion • It is a bizarre tale and the author hits just the right note of horror and disbelief. Main entry: ↑noteidiom … Useful english dictionary
hit the right note — hit/strike the right note if something you say or do hits the right note, it is suitable and has a good effect. He saw his remarks had struck the right note his friend was smiling now. The General s calm manner hit the right note of moderation,… … New idioms dictionary
hit the right note — If you hit the right note, you speak or act in a way that has a positive effect on people.( Strike the right note is also used.) … The small dictionary of idiomes
hit the right note — I see note II hit (or strike) the right (or wrong) note say or do something in exactly the right (or wrong) way * * * hit/strike the right/wrong ˈnote idiom (especially BrE) to do, say or write sth that is suitable/not suitable for a particular… … Useful english dictionary
hit (or strike) the right (or wrong) note — say or do something in the right (or wrong) way. → note … English new terms dictionary
